Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Citterio. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows the inside of Milan’s famous Teatro della Scala. It’s an 18th–19th century work on paper by Citterio. You won’t see color—just lines and shading in the print.
The scene captures the empty theater’s quiet grandeur. High arches and rows of seats stretch back into shadow.
Next time you’re in London, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This print, part of the H Beard Print Collection, depicts the interior of a notable theater. Created by Citterio, it is a work on paper from the 18th or 19th century.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows the empty Teatro della Scala in Milan, capturing its quiet grandeur through the depiction of high arches and rows of seats receding into shadow.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in lines and shading, characteristic of its medium, with no use of color.
History & Provenance
The print is now part of a collection, and a similar work can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Artist & collection
Artist
This 18th-century printmaker signed his work “C.” so often that scholars still argue over his first name.
