The Duchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century: Favorites

Monday, November 9, 2009

Johann Baptist von Lampi, Aloysia Weber as Zémire, 1784

W. A. Mozart said...: Ah, Aloysia. My first real love, later my sister-in-law, eventually my friend. A first-class singer, a so-so actress, and a terrible gossip!; November 9, 2009 at 1:15 AM
Heather Carroll said...: A gossip! Oh we don't take kindly to those on this blog!

But don't tell me the lovable Stanzy was a second choice!; November 9, 2009 at 8:25 AM
Margravine Louisa said...: aaah, Aloysia. You can read more about her in "Mozart's Life in Letters". His attachment to the Weber family was so important to him.; November 9, 2009 at 9:32 AM
Morgan said...: She's got some fierce eyebrows goin' on!; November 9, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Tulip said...: She is something. I think I like the overall painting more than her in particular.; November 9, 2009 at 3:41 PM
Polonaise said...: Love her Head, but it looks like she's wielding a giant knife. Yikes!; November 9, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Lady Neferankh said...: I love this picture :D . This really shows a glamorous opera singer at her best ;) .; November 10, 2009 at 2:42 AM