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World-famous Italian opera singer Enrico Caruso's pair of hand-drawn sketches, unsigned. Best known for his signature role as Canio in ''Pagliacci,'' Caruso was also a pioneer in recorded sound, selling a million records at the dawn of the medium. More obscure was his passion for visual art, particularly caricatures, a medium he became quite accomplished at over his lifetime. This pair were likely friends of Caruso's: first portrait depicts a man posing in profile, his hair ornately sculpted in an extravagant updo. The second portrait depicts a woman in profile, her hair long and curly beneath a decorative hat. Both portraits are drawn in pencil and ink. Each portrait measures 4.25'' x 8.5'', matted together in white to an overall size of 10.5'' x 14.5''. Very good overall with only minor toning. From a larger collection of Enrico Caruso caricature sketches and thus identified.
Pair of Caricatures Drawn by Famed Italian Opera Singer, Enrico Caruso
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