Ilma Di Murska (1836-1889) c. 1875

This cabinet card photograph, titled "Ilma Di Murska," captures the renowned Austrian operatic soprano in an elegant pose. Taken by the English photographer Jeremiah Gurney around 1875, the image showcases Di Murska in a flowing gown, her hair elaborately styled. The photograph, measuring just over 3 inches in height, provides a glimpse into the world of 19th-century portraiture, offering a personal and intimate portrait of a prominent figure in the world of opera.