H Beard Print Collection
1807
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1807
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a hand-colored print from around 1807. It shows Angelica Catalani, an opera singer who was famous across Europe. The artist used fine lines and soft shading to make her face stand out. Catalani was so popular that Napoleon himself invited her to Paris. This print was made just after she sang for him in 1807. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.
