H Beard Print Collection
1824
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1824
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows La Scala’s stage inside a temple from Rossini’s *Semiramide*. Bright colors pop against dark shadows, making the scene lively but orderly. The print captures how the opera’s grand setting looked on opening night. Prints like this were made for fans who couldn’t attend. They often sold well, spreading the show’s fame beyond the theater. Some even showed off the singers’ costumes in detail. If you like these stage scenes, check out prints by Sanquirico, Alessandro.
