Portrait engraving by Augustin de Saint-Aubin (1736-1807) after Charles Nicolas Cochin fils (1715-1788)
- [Paris] , 1786
[Paris], 1786. 108 x 112 mm. Bust-length.
Slightly browned and foxed. A fine impression on wove paper. Kinsky 204.
Sacchini was a leading figure in late 18th century opera. "In 1770 Burney considered him one of the four greatest composers of Italy, along with Jommelli, Galuppi and Piccinni. ... A critic of the next generation, Giuseppe Carpani, hailed Sacchini as the world's greatest melodist." David DiChiera and Joyce Johnson Robinson in Grove Music Online.
Slightly browned and foxed. A fine impression on wove paper. Kinsky 204.
Sacchini was a leading figure in late 18th century opera. "In 1770 Burney considered him one of the four greatest composers of Italy, along with Jommelli, Galuppi and Piccinni. ... A critic of the next generation, Giuseppe Carpani, hailed Sacchini as the world's greatest melodist." David DiChiera and Joyce Johnson Robinson in Grove Music Online.
Details
Title
Portrait engraving by Augustin de Saint-Aubin (1736-1807) after Charles Nicolas Cochin fils (1715-1788)
Author
SACCHINI, Antonio 1730-1786
Condition
Unknown
Publisher
[Paris]
Date
1786