Viardot, Pauline. (1821-1910)

Signed Nadar Photograph

Rare signed albumen print cabinet photograph of the famous soprano in her later years. The photograph by Nadar, inscribed to Annie de Mauritz and signed "Pauline Viardot." 11 x 16.5 cm. In fine condition, nicely matted.



Pauline Viardot, one of the most important singers of the 19th century, was the dedicatee of Brahms’ Alto Rhapdody and Saint-Saens wrote that it was her voice he had in mind when composing the role of Dalila. Viardot created Meyerbeer's "Le Prophete" (Fides), Orphee in the Berlioz version of Gluck's "Orphee et Euridice," Gounod's "Sapho," and Massenet's "Marie Magdalene" among others. (11559)
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