Artwork
Odescalchi Theatre, Rome, Italy

Odescalchi Theatre, Rome, Italy is a photographic photography by Studio Vasari. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph shows the interior of the Odescalchi Theatre in Rome, Italy.
About this work
Overview
This photograph shows the interior of the Odescalchi Theatre in Rome, Italy. It is part of a collection of photographs received by William Kineton Parkes.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a grand staircase with ornate metal railings and a decorative lamp. The dark walls and lighter ceiling create a sense of depth, while a circular window adds elegance. The overall atmosphere suggests a luxurious performance venue.
History & Provenance
The photograph was bequeathed to the Archive of Art and Design by William Kineton Parkes in 1938. Parkes, a novelist and art historian, had received it among many others sent by sculptors responding to his 1920s questionnaires.
Artist & collection
Artist
Studio Vasari’s photos feel like stepping into a time machine—golden halls where velvet curtains still sway and gas lamps flicker in the corners.











