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Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi (1813-1901) was a composer of many Italian operas, among the most important in the history of musical theatre.
His work combines melodic power, psychological depth and legendary references
Most famous works: Rigoletto, The Trouvère, La Traviata, Simon Boccanegra, The Force of Destiny, Sicilian Vespers, Macbeth, Aida
This portrait was engraved around 1880.