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Madame Grisi as Amelia dated July 1836
Pencil, watercolour | 22.8 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980010.l

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 Amelia dated July 1836
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A pencil drawing with touches of watercolour showing the Italian opera singer Giulia Grisi as the character Amelia in Mercante's opera I Briganti. She is shown full-length, facing right in profile, with one arm raised in front of her and the other by her side holding a handkerchief. She is dressed in theatrical costume.
Inscribed below: Mme Grisi as Amelia in I Briganti. 1st Act. 1st Scene.
Inscribed lower left: P.V. del. KP. July 1836
Princess Victoria saw I Briganti on 31 June 1836, the first time it was performed in England. She saw it performed again on 5 and 9 June 1836. -
Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour
Measurements
22.8 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Kensington Palace