Artwork
Madame Pasta
Madame Pasta is a print by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1828 print portrays Giuditta Pasta, a renowned opera singer of her time, in a direct, engaging gaze.
About this work
Giuditta Pasta stares straight at us in this 1828 print. She wears a dark dress with a white collar, her hair pulled tight. The print’s lines are crisp and clear.
Pasta was a famous opera singer. This print came out the same year she performed in London. It shows how fans spread her fame fast.
Look for more prints of singers at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This 1828 print portrays Giuditta Pasta, a renowned opera singer of her time, in a direct, engaging gaze. The image features her in a dark dress with a white collar and tightly pulled hair, rendered with crisp, clear lines.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Giuditta Pasta, was a celebrated opera singer. The print's publication coincided with her London performances in 1828, illustrating the rapid dissemination of her fame among her audience.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by its sharp, defined lines, contributing to a sense of clarity and immediacy in the portrayal of Pasta.
History & Provenance
Published by Knight & Lacey in London on 1st August 1828, the print is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Artist & collection
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