Artwork
French Opera
French Opera is a print by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A print from the 18th century depicts the Paris Opera building.
About this work
Overview
A print from the 18th century depicts the Paris Opera building.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows the grand façade of the Opera, with columns and statues, and the street in front with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, capturing the building's ornate exterior.
History & Provenance
Originally published in the 1700s, this rare print is part of the Harry Beard Collection and can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
Théatre Français
Théâtre de la Porte St. Martin
Theatre de L'Opera Boulevard de La Pote St. Martin
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
Nouveau Théatre Feydeau
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
Théâtre Feydeau
Theatre de La Porte St. Martin
H Beard Print Collection
Italian Opera House, Paris