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Theatre Design

second quarter 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for a long gallery to form a stage set. On the reverse, a drawing of coffered vaulting

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
pen and ink and bistre
Brief description
Giuseppe Galli da Bibiena. A long gallery, preliminary design for a stage scene. Drawing of coffered vaulting on reverse. Second quarter 18th century. Pen, bistre and Indian ink.
Physical description
Design for a long gallery to form a stage set. On the reverse, a drawing of coffered vaulting
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.8125in
  • Width: 14.1875in
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1938, London: Board of Education, 1939.
Collection
Accession number
E.3341-1938

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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