Vieuxtemps, Henri. (1820–1881)
Signed CDV Photograph
Original carte de visite photograph of the great violinist, signed and inscribed on the verso to the violinist Hermann Sternberg and dated Paris, 1866. Photographed by Mulnier of Paris, with the photographer's insignia on the verso. 6.5 x 10 cm. Small loss to upper left corner of photograph, scattered light handling stains, else fine.Vieuxtemps was one of the most important musicians of the 19th century. As one of the greatest of all violin virtuosos, he was compared to Paganini by both Schumann and Berlioz. As a composer, he was an important reformer of the concerto and in this regard, according to Grove, "can be compared to Liszt." (15706)
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