Artwork
Print Collection
Print Collection is a print by John P. Thompson. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 19th-century print portrays Giuditta Pasta, a renowned opera singer of her time, in her role associated with the Théâtre Royal Italien in Paris.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Giuditta Pasta, was a celebrated opera singer. The print highlights her professional affiliation, reflecting her prominence in early 19th-century European opera.
Technique & Style
Created by John P. Thompson, the print is based on an original painting commissioned by La Belle Assemblee magazine, indicating a lithographic or engraving process typical of period portrait reproductions.
History & Provenance
Originating from a painting for La Belle Assemblee, the print was produced in the early 1800s by Thompson. Further works by the artist can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
Reflecting the era's admiration for opera singers, the print testifies to Pasta's fame and the broader cultural significance of Théâtre Royal Italien in Paris during the early 19th century.
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