Mr. Middleton of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, in the Character of Romeo 1790s

"Mr. Middleton of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, in the Character of Romeo" is a hand-colored etching by Heurston, an English artist active in the 1790s. The print depicts Mr. Middleton, a prominent actor of the time, portraying Romeo, a character from Shakespeare's famous tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet". This artwork, created for a theatrical audience, is a great example of 18th-century printmaking and offers a glimpse into the world of English theater during the late 18th century. The print is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.