Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by Carlo Bibiena, 1772
H Beard Print Collection, by Carlo Bibiena, 1772

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Carlo Bibiena. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This print is called H Beard Print Collection by Carlo Bibiena.
It was made around 1772 and is an example of architectural print.
The print depicts a scene from an opera-ballet, which is an interesting fact because it shows how art and music were connected back then.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.

Overview

The H Beard Print Collection is a print created by Carlo Bibiena around 1772. It is an architectural print that depicts a scene from the opera-ballet Cerere placata.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows the Prison scene from Cerere placata, performed at the Royal Palace of Jove in Naples. The opera-ballet's music was composed by Nicola Jommelli, with libretto by M. Sarcone, and was performed on September 14, 1772.

Context

This print reflects the intersection of art and music in the 18th century, as it illustrates a scene from a theatrical performance. It is associated with the broader cultural movement of its time, which laid groundwork for later artistic developments.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carlo Bibiena

Carlo Bibiena’s prints from the 1700s turn stage sets into swirling, theatrical drawings full of arches and shadows.