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Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Signor Tamburini and Mademoiselle Giulietta Grisi in La Gazza Ladra dated April 17 1835
Pencil | 21.9 x 18.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980009.j
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A pencil drawing showing the Italian opera singer Giulia Grisi as the character of Ninetta and the baritone singer Antonio Tamburini as Fernando in Rossini's La Gazza Ladra. They are shown embracing, he is facing forward and she has her face against his chest.
Inscribed below: Signor Tamburini as Fernando and Mdlle Giulietta Grisi as Ninetta in La Gazza Ladra. Ninetta in the arms of her father; before the judges.
Inscribed lower left: P.V.d Buxted. April 17th 1835.
Princess Victoria saw La Gazza Ladra on the 9 and 11 April 1835. -
Medium and techniques
Pencil
Measurements
21.9 x 18.6 cm (sheet of paper)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Buxted Park [East Sussex]
