Original carte de visite photograph of the great opera composer, shown standing in a three-quarter-length portrait. Photographed by Reutlinger of Paris at the Boulevard Montmartre 21 (after 1851). Some light speckling to the image and one small water stain at the upper right; mounting remnants to verso; overall in very good condition. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.3 x 10.5 cm).