Antonio Tamburini, Italian Baritone 1828

This lithograph, created in 1828 by Austrian artist Josef Kriehuber, depicts Antonio Tamburini, a famous Italian baritone. The portrait showcases Tamburini's distinguished features, including his neatly styled hair and serious expression, captured with subtle detail. The use of shading and linework adds depth and realism to the image, conveying the artist's talent for portraiture and highlighting the subject's personality. Lithography, a printmaking technique popular during the 19th century, allowed for the wide dissemination of images like this, making it accessible to a wider audience interested in the world of opera and its renowned performers.