Fine uncoloured stipple-engraving of the historic soprano who ruled the stages of Europe with her nearly three octaves in range. The portrait engraved by Anthony Cardon after Clara Maria Pope (1750-1838), published by C. M. Pope and Colnaghi, initialled by the artist in ink to lower left corner, 47.5 x 33.5cm (18.75 x 13.25ins) mount aperture, period-style black and gilt frame, glazed.