Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Alessandro Sanquirico. It dates from 1827 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print, titled Ingresso all'Anfiteatro, depicts a scene from the opera L'Ultimo Giorno di Pompei.
About this work
This print shows a crowd entering a Roman amphitheater. Dark arches frame bright bodies and flowing togas. A single torch lights the scene from the left.
The image comes from an 1827 opera about Pompeii’s final day. The artist designed stage sets too, blending theater with printmaking. The print copies his own stage design.
Look up Sanquirico, Alessandro to see more of his work.
Overview
This print, titled Ingresso all'Anfiteatro, depicts a scene from the opera L'Ultimo Giorno di Pompei. It shows a crowd entering a Roman amphitheater.
Subject & Meaning
The scene is set in an ancient Roman amphitheater, with a crowd of people in togas entering through dark arches. A single torch illuminates the scene from the left, highlighting the figures.
Technique & Style
The print is based on a stage design by Alessandro Sanquirico, who worked as a set designer for La Scala Theatre. The image blends elements of theater and printmaking, reflecting Sanquirico's dual expertise.
History & Provenance
The print is derived from Sanquirico's stage design for the 1827 opera L'Ultimo Giorno di Pompei, performed at La Scala Theatre.
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