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Nicolò Paganini (1784-1840)
David d'Angers1834
The Walters Art Museum
Baltimore, United States
Nicolò Paganini (1784-1840), Italian violin virtuoso, was enthusiastically received at his first public appearance at age nine, and was composing at age eleven. He served Princess Elisa Baciocchi, Napoleon's sister, and was a prominent figure at her court in Lucca. He was considered the most extraordinarily gifted violinist ever known.
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- Title: Nicolò Paganini (1784-1840)
- Creator: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (French, 1788-1856)
- Date Created: 1834
- External Link: For more information about this and thousands of other works of art in the Walters Art Museum collection, please visit art.thewalters.org
- Roles: Artist: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (French, 1788-1856)
- Provenance: Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
- Object Type: medallions (medals); portraits
- Medium: bronze
- Inscriptions: [Signature] Bottom center: David; [Date] Bottom center: 1834; [Inscription] On left: Nicolò Paganini; [Inscription] On obverse: FUMIÈRE / ET CIE SUCRS - THIEBAUT FRES / PARIS
- Dimensions: Diam: 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm)
- Credit Line: Acquired by Henry Walters
- Classification: Metal
- Accession Number: 54.833
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