Two lithographs by the French master. 1) Satire on Vestris and the Grand Opéra depicting the aged dancer Marie-Auguste Vestris in classical tunic taking a dance-like stride in the air using two long brooms as crutches (symbolising the Grand Opéra), published in 'Le Miroir'; 2) Satire praising the originality, creativity and modernism of Rossini and of the Théatre Italien. Rossini appears youthful and fashionably attired, with rolled sheets of music bursting from his pockets. He stands with legs spread wide apart for balance, his hands and inclined head support three small figures, published in 'Le Miroir'.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Le Grand Opera & Theatre Italien, 1821
Date supported
1964
Medium and material
Lithograph
Dimensions
1) 51 x 36 cm; 2) 51 x 35 cm
Grant
10
Total cost
10
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