Austrian pianist (1815-1868) and wife of the celebrated violinist Henry Vieuxtemps
had a very long association with the Metropolitan Opera where he performed nearly 2000 times from 1948 to 1987
shown as Escamillo in Bizet's Carmen
active between 1978 and 1999
signed photo Teatro Alla Scala
Stransky, Josephine - Large Signed Photograph [OPERA] Austrian pianist (1815-1868) and wifeAustrian soprano (1899 ?). Larger size mat with a photograph of her, signed, inscribed to Max Ast, and dated in Vienna, 1927. Blind stamp on front by photographer Atelier Ingret, Vienna; and also signed in pencil below by the photographer. Total size is 9. 25 x 12. 75 inches, actual photo is 6. 7 x 9 inches, some silvering on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.