Early 19th.Century English School colour printed stipple engraved portrait by Freeman after Adam Buck. Madame Catalani. 19 by 25 cms image. 29.7 by 38.5 cms overall framed.
Angelica Catalani 1780-1849 celebrated Italian opera singer. Her voice, a dramatic soprano of nearly three octaves in range. Its unsurpassed power and flexibility made her one of the greatest bravura singers of all time. She was a close friend to both Beethoven and Rossini.