Mascarade à la Grecque: Title Page, Plate 1

1771

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Mascarade à la Grecque: Title Page, Plate 1 is a 1771 by Benigno Bossi, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Benigno Bossi
When & what style?: 1771 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

You see a fancy title page with dancing figures in Greek-style costumes, swirling ribbons, and a big urn. This print was made to show off a book of costume designs. It’s the very first edition—later copies added the word “Milano” at the top. The artist drew every curl of hair and fold of fabric so clearly you can almost feel the fabric. If you like this mix of theater and drawing, look up the subject *Italy, 18th century*.