Fine cabinet card photograph by Reutlinger of Paris of the noted pianist seated at the keyboard. With a signed autograph inscription; "à mon E.V. Hartford cordialement Raoul Pugno." Undated, but ca. 1896.
163 x 108 mm. Small ink stamp of "Albert Hautecoeur" to verso.
Slightly worn. In very good condition overall.
Pugno was a French pianist, teacher, and composer, "recognized as perhaps the leading French pianist of the time. Excelling in the music of Mozart, Chopin and Franck ... he was noted for his lightness of touch and for his extremely flexible and polished technique." Guy Bourligueux in Grove Music Online.a.
Item #37060
Price: $350.00 other currencies
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