![Caruso, Enrico. (1873–1921) [Alda, Frances. (1879–1952)] Amusing Self-Portrait Caricature Drawing](http://www.schubertiademusic.com/cdn/shop/files/19182_Caruso_Caricature_2.png?v=1722190145)
Caruso, Enrico. (1873–1921) [Alda, Frances. (1879–1952)]. Amusing Self-Portrait Caricature Drawing.
Amusing unsigned original self-portrait sketch from the legendary tenor (also a prolific caricaturist), who has drawn himself as a portly child-sized version looking and gesturing upwards at two extremely tall unidentified individuals. In fine condition. Each 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.2 cm.).
From the collection of Bubina, the secretary of the great soprano Frances Alda (1879-1952), who was also the wife of legendary Metropolitan Opera Manager Gatti-Casazza through most of his tenure. Alda sang 369 performances at the Met, including frequently opposite Caruso and Bubina is referenced in many letters between the two singers.
Caruso, Enrico. (1873–1921) [Alda, Frances. (1879–1952)]. Amusing Self-Portrait Caricature Drawing.
Amusing unsigned original self-portrait sketch from the legendary tenor (also a prolific caricaturist), who has drawn himself as a portly child-sized version looking and gesturing upwards at two extremely tall unidentified individuals. In fine condition. Each 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.2 cm.).
From the collection of Bubina, the secretary of the great soprano Frances Alda (1879-1952), who was also the wife of legendary Metropolitan Opera Manager Gatti-Casazza through most of his tenure. Alda sang 369 performances at the Met, including frequently opposite Caruso and Bubina is referenced in many letters between the two singers.