{"product_id":"20697-caruso-enrico-alda-frances-amusing-self-portrait-caricature-drawing","title":"Caruso, Enrico. (1873–1921) [Alda, Frances. (1879–1952)] Amusing Self-Portrait Caricature Drawing","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eAmusing unsigned original self-portrait sketch from the legendary tenor (also a prolific caricaturist), who has drawn himself as a portly child-sized version looking and gesturing upwards at two extremely tall unidentified individuals.  In fine condition.  Each 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.2 cm.).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eFrom the collection of Bubina, the secretary of the great soprano Frances Alda (1879-1952), who was also the wife of legendary Metropolitan Opera Manager Gatti-Casazza through most of his tenure. Alda sang 369 performances at the Met, including frequently opposite Caruso and Bubina is referenced in many letters between the two singers. \u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093757350047,"sku":"20697","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/19182_Caruso_Caricature_2.png?v=1722190145","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/20697-caruso-enrico-alda-frances-amusing-self-portrait-caricature-drawing","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}