In the theatre dressing-room
Friedrich von Amerling (1803 - 1887)
Framesize 167.00 x 136.50 x 10.00 cm
South American private collection; Galerie Salis, Salzburg; 21.10.1992, acquisition, Residenzgalerie Salzburg
JUFFINGER 2010, vol. 1, p. 20
With the mirror, Amerling sets the scene in a theatre dressing-room, where the prima donna is adored by an admirer. The seamstress is putting the final touches to her costume, which includes a feathered helmet, metal gauntlet and sword.
Translated catalogue text from:
Ducke Astrid: Katalog. In: Astrid Ducke: Der Kuss der Musen. Festspiele göttlicher Inspiration. Residenzgalerie Salzburg. Salzburg 2020, S. 25-89, Friedrich von Amerling, In der Theatergarderobe, S. 25, Abb. 16, S. 24
Translation: Gail Schamberger MA, Salzburg
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