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Giovanni Matteo Mario (1810-83) in 'Rigoletto' c.1880 copy of an original of c.1860

Carbon print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913653

Giovanni Matteo Mario (1810-83) in 'Rigoletto'

Caldesi, Blanford & Co

Giovanni Matteo Mario (1810-83) in 'Rigoletto' c.1880 copy of an original of c.1860

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Italian opera singer Giovanni Matteo Mario (1810-83) standing, facing towards the camera. He looks towards the left. He places his right hand on top of a table and holds a plumed hat in his left hand. He is dressed as the Duke in 'Rigoletto'.

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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Previously attributed to
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Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Giovanni Matteo Mario (1810-83)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Carbon print

carbon print

Measurements

23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)

9.6 x 6.1 cm (mount)

8.8 x 5.5 cm (image)

Markings

annotation: Sir Mario as the Duke, in/ "Rigoletto" [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
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Object type(s)
visual works
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photographs
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Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Music
Musicians

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