Mercutio Collection

How the Old Actors dressed Shakspere (engraving)
1604177 How the Old Actors dressed Shakspere (engraving) by Godwin, James (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the Old Actors dressed Shakspere)

Mr William Farren as Romeo, and Mr Hoskins as Mercutio (engraving)
5229021 Mr William Farren as Romeo, and Mr Hoskins as Mercutio (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr William Farren as Romeo, and Mr Hoskins as Mercutio)

Mr P Richings (of Philadelphia) as Mercutio, Romeo and Juliet, Act I, Scene IV (engraving)
971668 Mr P Richings (of Philadelphia) as Mercutio, Romeo and Juliet, Act I, Scene IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles Gounod, French composer, and a scene from his opera Romeo et Juliette (chromolitho)
1093451 Charles Gounod, French composer, and a scene from his opera Romeo et Juliette (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Gounod, French composer)

Mr William Terriss as Mercutio (gravure)
671552 Mr William Terriss as Mercutio (gravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr William Terriss as Mercutio)

Mercutio and Benvolio -- Romeo & Juliet, 1927 (w / c on paper)
701211 Mercutio and Benvolio -A- Romeo & Juliet, 1927 (w/c on paper) by Wilkinson, Norman (1882-1934); 30x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eSarah Colegrave Fine Art; British, out of copyright

Mr Woodward in the character of Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (engraving)
584782 Mr Woodward in the character of Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Woodward in the character of Mercutio, 1753. Actor Henry Woodward (1717-1777) in the part of Mercutio from Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet

Wilson Barrett - English manager, actor and playwright
Wilson Barrett (1846-1904), English manager, actor and playwright. Here he poses as Mercutio in Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. Date: 1890

ROMEO & JULIET. Benvolio and Mercutio calling after Romeo, who has climbed over the wall into the Capulets garden in search of Juliet, his heart

W Barrett as Mercutio
WILSON BARRETT English actor- manager in the role of Mercutio in Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet

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Through the ages, Mercutio, Shakespeare's witty and impulsive friend to Romeo, has been brought to life by countless actors and artists. In this captivating collection, we journey back in time to witness their interpretations. Old engravings depict how Shakespeare's contemporaries, such as Mr. William Farren and Mr. Hoskins, portrayed Mercutio on the Elizabethan stage. Fast forward to the 19th century, where we find Mr. P. Richings, Mr. William Terriss, and Wilson Barrett, each leaving their unique mark on the character. Meanwhile, in the world of opera, Charles Gounod's chromolitho breathes new life into Mercutio's story. Join us as we explore these captivating portrayals, immortalizing the enigmatic and unforgettable Mercutio.