1 Engraving Of Giuseppe Donizetti Pasha And 1 Reproduction Of Gaetano Donizetti

An anonymous engraved portrait of Italian composer and conductor Giuseppe Donizetti (1788–1856), known as Donizetti Pasha, in ceremonial dress, decorated with numerous medals and wearing a fez, symbolizing his integration into the Ottoman elite. On the right, an excerpt from a musical score evokes his fundamental role in the musical history of the Ottoman Empire.

I am enclosing a 19th-century reproduction of a miniature by Mr. Albanesi depicting Gaetano Donizetti (1797–1848). It is annotated with various inscriptions in Italian and a dedication with signature.

^{Elder brother of the famous opera composer Gaetano Donizetti, Giuseppe was initially a military musician under Napoleon, before becoming a conductor in the service of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia. In 1828, at the invitation of Sultan Mahmoud II, he moved to Istanbul and took charge of the Ottoman Imperial Musics. His task was to reform the traditional military bands in the Western style. He introduced a new military musical tradition, trained palace musicians, taught members of the imperial family, and welcomed visiting European artists such as Franz Liszt. He is credited with composing the first Ottoman national anthem.}

Condition:
- For the engraving: Frame: perfect condition. Glass: perfect condition. Engraving: almost perfect condition: slight traces of foxing due to the age of the paper. The engraving remains clear and legible.
- For the reproduction: Frame: perfect condition. Glass: perfect condition. Reproduction: almost perfect condition: the dedication is faded and there are some missing pieces of framing paper.
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Signed: no.

Period:
- For the engraving: Frame: 20th century. Engraving: 19th century.
- For the reproduction: Frame + reproduction: 19th century.

Dimensions:
- For the engraving: Engraving of Marie Louise: Width 13.7 cm – Height 17.9 cm. Frame: Width 20.5 cm – Height 24.7 cm.
- For the reproduction: Framing: Width 19.7 cm – Height 27.8 cm.

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