1823
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Harry Beard Print Collection is a 1823 by Maxim Gauci, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a stage scene from an opera. It’s part of a series of prints by Maxim Gauci made in 1823. The image captures a moment from "Le Nozze di Figaro." Giuseppe De Begnis plays the role of Figaro in the print. His costume and pose suggest he’s on stage, acting out the famous opera moment. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.
The print depicts Giuseppe De Begnis in the role of Figaro from *Le Nozze di Figaro*. It was created by Maxim (Massimo) Gauci in 1823. The work is part of the Harry Beard Print Collection.
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Maxim Gauci, born Massimo Gauci, was a Maltese lithographer and painter who was active in the United Kingdom in the 19th century. He was an early exponent of lithography for botanical illustration.
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