Stoltz, Rosine. (1815-1903) & Riquier, Achille. (d. 1861) & Massol, Jean-Étienne-Auguste. (1802-1887) & Lablache, Luigi. (1794-1858). 7 Hand-Colored Engraved Portraits of 19th-Century Opera Singers in Costume. A small collection of hand-colored engraved portraits depicting French opera singers of the mid-nineteenth century in their celebrated roles in operas by Halevy, Auber, Rossini and Niedermeyer. Published by Maison Martinet as part of a series, "Galerie Dramatique," for the Académie Royale de Musique. The singers shown are: Rosine Stoltz as Marie in Rossini and Niedermeyer's Robert Bruce; Achille Riquier as Dominico in Auber's Haydée; Mlle. Darcier as Rose-de-Mai in Halévy's Val D'Andorre; Gustav Louis Esprit Euzet as Mathisen in Meyebeer's Le prophète; Jean-Étienne-Auguste Massol as Ruben in Auber's L'enfant prodigue; Boulo as Constantin in Halevy's La dame de pique; and Luigi Lablache as Caliban in Halevy's La Tempesta.
Measuring 6.75 x 10.25 inches (17 x 26 cm) to 7 x 10.75 inches (18 x 27 cm) and reinforced with mounting tape on the verso. Some irregularly trimmed edges and light toning; otherwise overall in fine condition.
Stoltz, Rosine. (1815-1903) & Riquier, Achille. (d. 1861) & Massol, Jean-Étienne-Auguste. (1802-1887) & Lablache, Luigi. (1794-1858). 7 Hand-Colored Engraved Portraits of 19th-Century Opera Singers in Costume. A small collection of hand-colored engraved portraits depicting French opera singers of the mid-nineteenth century in their celebrated roles in operas by Halevy, Auber, Rossini and Niedermeyer. Published by Maison Martinet as part of a series, "Galerie Dramatique," for the Académie Royale de Musique. The singers shown are: Rosine Stoltz as Marie in Rossini and Niedermeyer's Robert Bruce; Achille Riquier as Dominico in Auber's Haydée; Mlle. Darcier as Rose-de-Mai in Halévy's Val D'Andorre; Gustav Louis Esprit Euzet as Mathisen in Meyebeer's Le prophète; Jean-Étienne-Auguste Massol as Ruben in Auber's L'enfant prodigue; Boulo as Constantin in Halevy's La dame de pique; and Luigi Lablache as Caliban in Halevy's La Tempesta.
Measuring 6.75 x 10.25 inches (17 x 26 cm) to 7 x 10.75 inches (18 x 27 cm) and reinforced with mounting tape on the verso. Some irregularly trimmed edges and light toning; otherwise overall in fine condition.