H Beard Print Collection
1819
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1819
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a grand Roman street scene from an 1819 opera set. The artist painted the Campidoglio steps crowded with life but kept the stage-like feel of theater. The arches frame the crowd like a real-life backdrop. The print mixes history with fiction. It shows a real place but from a play about ancient Rome. The buildings lean slightly to keep the drama alive. If this style grabs you, look up Sanquirico, Alessandro.
