A song sheet cover for 'La FAvorita', composed by Tomas Leon, illustrated with two young women, one holding a mandolin, another resting her hand on a sheet of music
Bound with a group of song sheet covers on coloured paper (46.46.561-578) all published by the Murguia company, whose founder was Manuel Murguía (1807-1860). Each comprises a large sheet printed on the right side of one side only.
This lithograph was made by 'H. Iriate' about whom nothing is known at this time.
This lithograph was made by 'H. Iriate' about whom nothing is known at this time.
Artwork Details
- Title: A song sheet cover for 'La FAvorita', composed by Tomas Leon, illustrated with two young women, one holding a mandolin, another resting her hand on a sheet of music
- Publisher: Manuel Murguía (Mexican, 1807–1860)
- Date: ca. 1850–1900
- Medium: Lithograph on pink paper
- Dimensions: Sheet: 13 3/8 × 20 1/16 in. (34 × 51 cm)
Image: 8 7/16 × 6 3/4 in. (21.5 × 17.2 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1946
- Object Number: 46.46.576
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
More Artwork
Research Resources
The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.
Feedback
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.