Opera (Peep-show)
Six figures in histrionic poses in a setting of arches and porticoes with columns in blue. At back, a fountain and pool in a formal garden. F has a garden scene with fountains, ramps and buildings on back. Right edge of each section taped to folding cardboard mount of which g and h are cross members.
Credit: Gift of Mrs. James Ward Thorne
1730-50
Engraving, brush and watercolor on paper
1937-38-9-e
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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