Miss O'Neill as Juliet 1815

This 1815 engraving by James Godby depicts Miss O'Neill as Juliet, a popular actress of the time, in a theatrical portrait. The print, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures O'Neill in a dramatic pose, dressed in a flowing gown and holding a vial, likely a reference to the famous poison scene in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." This work exemplifies the use of printmaking to immortalize theatrical performances and celebrate renowned actors.