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Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Madame Grisi as Carolina dated May 1837
Pencil, watercolour, ink | 22.7 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980010.an
Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Master: H. R. H. THE PRINCESS VICTORIA SOUVENIRS DE L'OPERA VOL. II Item: Madame Grisi as Carolina dated May 1837
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A watercolour showing the Italian opera singer Giulia Grisi as the character of Carolina in Cimarosa's Il Matrimonio Segreto. She is shown full-length from behind and is dressed in theatrical costume.
Inscribed below: Mme Grisi as Carolina in "Il Matrimonio Segreto."
Inscribed lower left: P.V. del KP. May 1837. From recollection.
Princess Victoria saw Il Matrimonio Segreto performed on 16 May 1837, the first time she saw that particular opera performed that season. -
Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour, ink
Measurements
22.7 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Kensington Palace
