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Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Madame Grisi as Elena dated June 1836
Pencil, watercolour | 22.8 x 18.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980010.d
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 Elena dated June 1836
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A watercolour showing the Italian opera singer Giulia Grisi as the character of Elena in Donizetti's Marino Faliero. She is shown full-length from behind, facing right with one hand raised. She is dressed in theatrical costume.
Inscribed below: Mme Grisi - as - Elena in Marino Faliero. 1st Act.
Inscribed lower left: P.V. del. K.P. June 1836.
Princess Victoria saw Marino Faliero performed on the 9 June 1836, the first time it was performed that year. She had already seen it more than one during the previous season. -
Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour
Measurements
22.8 x 18.7 cm (sheet of paper)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Kensington Palace
