Artwork
Harry Beard Print Collection
Harry Beard Print Collection is a drawing by Sacchetti. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This pen and wash drawing depicts a triumphal arch adorned with flags and draperies, evoking a ceremonial atmosphere reminiscent of a royal or military procession.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a decorated triumphal arch, suggests a celebration of power or victory, potentially referencing a historical event or symbolic of imperial or monarchical pomp.
Technique & Style
Executed with pen and light washes, the drawing showcases a restrained yet effective use of media to convey texture, form, and a sense of occasion.
History & Provenance
Notably, this is the sole known surviving sketch by Sacchetti, underscoring its rarity. For comparative works on paper, the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection is a relevant resource.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sacchetti carried a thin wooden box full of copper plates wherever he walked, stopping in piazzas to etch passersby between sips of espresso.
Portal of the Hôtel d'Uzès, rue Montmartre, Paris
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Facade for a Church with a Sculpture Representing Faith
Fêtes jubilaires de Bruxelles
Veduta dell'Arco di Gallieno
Views of Rome: The Arch or Titus
The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1773: The Temple of Peace
The Piazza of Saint Peter's Seen through an Arch of the Basilica
The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1772: A Square with a Game Market and the Pantheon Fountain
View of Livorno
The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1754: The Palace of Venus in Cyprus
H Beard Print Collection