Nellie Melba, c.1902
Dublin Core
Title
Nellie Melba, c.1902
Description
Henry Walter Barnett created this elegant, full-length portrait of Melba at the height of her fame. Among her many achievements in this period, Melba established a significant professional partnership with leading tenor, Enrico Caruso. They first sang together in a highly acclaimed performance of La Bohème in Monte Carlo, which was overseen by the opera’s composer Giacomo Puccini.
Melbourne-born Barnett established a studio in London and became a much sought-after photographer of the Edwardian era. His clients included artists, performers, writers and members of high society and royalty.
Melbourne-born Barnett established a studio in London and became a much sought-after photographer of the Edwardian era. His clients included artists, performers, writers and members of high society and royalty.
Creator
Source
Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne
Publisher
Grainger Museum
Date
c.1902
Rights
Arts Centre Melbourne
Identifier
Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne
1997.076.921 | Transferred from the Dennis Wolanski Library,
Sydney Opera House, 1997
1997.076.921 | Transferred from the Dennis Wolanski Library,
Sydney Opera House, 1997