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Romeo and Juliet, Enter Apothecary

Entitled: "Romeo and Juliet, act 5, scene 1, enter Apothecary". Engraving by W. Blake, published 1804. Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays. An apothecary is the historical name for a medical professional who formulates and dispenses materia medica to physician, surgeons and patients, a role now served by a pharmacist. William Blake (November 28, 1757 - August 12, 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. He is considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.
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Romeo and Juliet, Enter Apothecary
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Entitled: "Romeo and Juliet, act 5, scene 1, enter Apothecary". Engraving by W. Blake, published 1804. Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays. An apothecary is the historical name for a medical professional who formulates and dispenses materia medica to physician, surgeons and patients, a role now served by a pharmacist. William Blake (November 28, 1757 - August 12, 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. He is considered a seminal figure in the history of both the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age.
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2264 x 4200 px | 27.2 MB
Print size:
19.2 x 35.6 cm | 7.5 x 14.0 in (300 dpi)
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