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Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Mademoiselle Grisi as Elena dated May 17 1835
Pencil | 22.7 x 18.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980009.y
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A pencil drawing showing the Italian opera singer Giulia Grisi as the character of Elena in Donizetti's tragic opera Marino Faliero. She is shown full-length facing forward, holding her hand over her face. She is dressed in theatrical costume.
Inscribed below: Mdlle Giulietta Grisi as Elena in the opera of Marino Faliero in her 2d dress.
Inscribed lower left: PV. d. K.P. May 17th 1835.
Princess Victoria saw Marino Faliero on 14 May 1835 (It's first performance in London) and again on 16 May 1835. -
Medium and techniques
Pencil
Measurements
22.7 x 18.8 cm (sheet of paper)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Kensington Palace
