Henry Russell. Mezzotint after C. Jacquand, 1841.

  • Claudius Jacquand
Date:
[between 1840 and 1849?]
Reference:
2064950i
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Description

Henry Russell (1812-1900), English pianist, baritone singer and composer, of Jewish descent. Composer of songs against slavery and private lunatic asylums ('The maniac', 1840), of 'Woodman! Spare that tree!’ (1837) and 'A life on the ocean wave' (1838). Portrayed seated at the piano composing his song 'Cheer! boys, cheer!' (1851)

Publication/Creation

[between 1840 and 1849?]

Physical description

1 print : mezzotint, with stipple and etching, in oval ; image 17 x 12 cm.

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Henry Russell

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2064950i

Reproduction note

After: painting painted in 1841 offered for sale at Bonhams, 20 March 1986, lot 21

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