Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. (1840–1893) [Fedetchkiy, Alfred Konstantinovich, (1857–1902)]
Original Russian Exhibition Photograph
Enormous original lifetime Russian portrait photograph of the composer by the important photographer Alfred Konstantinovich Fedetchkiy, one of the first filmmakers in imperial Russia, director of the first Russian film, portrait photographer of many celebrated Russian figures, including members of the imperial family. Impressed imprint and name of the photographer lower left. Corners perished, heavily stained and foxed, still remarkably striking and very rare in this format. Beautifully presented in a worn but striking period hand-gilted frame. Photograph measures approx. 12.5 x 17.5 in [ 31.75 x 44.5 cm ]; framed to 22 x 28 in. [ 56 x 71cm ] overall. (12360)Unsigned Photo Classical Music