H Beard Print Collection
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print celebrates a moment from 1824 at the King’s Theatre. It shows Britannia placing laurel wreaths on Angelica Catalani and Gioacchino Rossini. The scene honors their success in London that year. The print was made by F. Pistrucci. It’s kept at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The image uses classic symbols to mark a big night. Look up the artist Pistrucci, F.
