Romeo and Juliet Vignette

Harry Eccleston1960-1971

Bank of England Museum
London, United Kingdom

This is the master drawing and paste up of Romeo & Juliet for the vignette which features on the back of the £20 (series D) banknote featuring William Shakespeare. It shows Romeo and Juliet in the balcony scene of the play.

The design has been made by overlaying printed elements on drawn and painted details. The design has been mounted on card and covered with plastic.

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Details

Title: Romeo and Juliet Vignette
Creator: Harry Eccleston
Date Created: 1960-1971
Location Created: Debden Printing Works
Physical Dimensions: 232 x 223 mm
Type: drawing, painting, banknote design
Medium: paper, ink, paint, pencil
Denomination: 20 pounds (British GBP)

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