Portrait engraving by Augustin de Saint-Aubin (1736-1807) after Charles Nicolas Cochin fils (1715-1788)

  • [Paris] , 1786
By SACCHINI, Antonio 1730-1786
[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.

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