Poster for a performance by Henri Huerta

1871

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 199

This depiction of the violinist Henri Huerta is a particularly well rendered caricature in a rare large format. It is illustrative of the widespread popularity of touring instrumental virtuosi during the late nineteenth century who sought to memorably advertise themselves in a crowded marketplace. It speaks powerfully and playfully to the evocative links between the form of the violin and the human body.

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Exhibition History

Title: Poster for a performance by Henri Huerta
Artist: Anonymous
Date: 1871
Culture: French
Medium: Lithograph
Dimensions: 21 1/16 x 17 5/16 in. (53.5 x 44 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Purchase, Barbara Tober Gift, 2025
Object Number: 2025.977
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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