Print
19th century (printed)
19th century (printed)
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Nicolò Paganini (1782-1840) was an Italian virtuoso violinist, whose debut in London in 1831 was hotly anticipated by press and audiences. An English correspondent recorded in his journal on 26th March 1831: 'The flexibility of his fingers is most astonishing; even to the throwing back of his thumb flat upon the back of his left hand. I know not whether it arises from his bodily organisation, or from intense application, but his left shoulder is considerably more depressed than his right. His arm is twisted inwards to an uncommon degree, and affords him, consequently, extraordinary facilities in fingering and general handling of the violin.'
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Print (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed paper |
| Brief description | Print depicting Nicolò Paganini, 19th century |
| Physical description | Black and white print, mounted on card, of violinist Nicolò Paganini in 3/4 profile. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'J. O. delt.
Nicolo Paganini
LONDON, Published by MORI & LAVENU No 28 New Bond Street.'
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Nicolò Paganini (1782-1840) was an Italian virtuoso violinist, whose debut in London in 1831 was hotly anticipated by press and audiences. An English correspondent recorded in his journal on 26th March 1831: 'The flexibility of his fingers is most astonishing; even to the throwing back of his thumb flat upon the back of his left hand. I know not whether it arises from his bodily organisation, or from intense application, but his left shoulder is considerably more depressed than his right. His arm is twisted inwards to an uncommon degree, and affords him, consequently, extraordinary facilities in fingering and general handling of the violin.' |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.133-2017 |
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| Record created | January 31, 2017 |
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