Stage Design, Fortified Castle Interior for "Ciro in Babilonia" by Gioachino Rossini, La Scala, Milan, 1818, "Prigione Sotterranea"

Pen and black ink, brush and watercolor and wash on laid paper | early 19th century

Romolo Achille Liverani

Horizontal rectangle. Hall with vaults supported by columns, opening into second hall.

Credit: Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
Object: 1938-88-284

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