Spontini, Gaspare. (1774-1851) Large Original Portrait LithographOriginal portrait of the celebrated composer of La Vestale, with a facsimile autograph in the bottom margin. Portrait lithograph on chine appliqu, by Gregoire et Deneux after the original by Maurin, published by Rosselin in Paris, c. 1840. Measures an impressive 32. 5 x 42 cm. A few small dings and light marks to margins, overall very fine. Catalogue of Engraved Dramatic Portraits, Harvard Theatre Collection, Vol. IV p. 98.