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H Beard Print Collection

Domenico Cagnoni

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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H Beard Print Collection is a work by Domenico Cagnoni, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Domenico Cagnoni
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a scene of people arriving at a ball. The scene includes a Milanesi Dame and Knight, which suggests it's depicting a specific cultural or social event. This gives us a glimpse into the lives of people in a particular region and time period. You can learn more about this kind of art at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A print by Domenico Cagnoni depicts a Milanese noblewoman and a knight arriving at a ball.

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About the artist

Artist

Domenico Cagnoni

Domenico Cagnoni made prints in an era when artists often sketched daily life. In the H Beard Print Collection you’ll find his crisp, black-and-white scenes—think taverns, markets, and street corners alive with ordinary…

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