Sir Michael Costa Collection

Silver inkstand recently presented to Mr. Costa, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Silver inkstand recently presented to Mr. Costa, 1860. An elegant silver inkstand, designed and manufactured by Elkington and Co. has recently been presented to Mr. Costa

Scene from Costas opera of "Don Carlos", 1844. Creator: Unknown
Scene from Costas opera of " Don Carlos", 1844. The tragic denouement, which is supposed to take place in the Huerta Reale, or royal garden, at midnight

Sir Michael Costa, 1807-1884 (engraving)
3632642 Sir Michael Costa, 1807-1884 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Michael Costa, 1807-1884)

Sir Michael Costa (gravure)
734419 Sir Michael Costa (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Michael Costa. Illustration for Celebrated Musicians of All Nations by M Fs Harvey)

Miss Mary Anderson, the late Sir Michael Costa, the late Ivan Turguenieff (engraving)
2812469 Miss Mary Anderson, the late Sir Michael Costa, the late Ivan Turguenieff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Mary Anderson)

Sir Michael Costa (colour litho)
613088 Sir Michael Costa (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Michael Costa, Orchestration, 6 July 1872)

Sir Michael Costa
LLM455501 Sir Michael Costa by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Michael Costa. Illustration from The Modern Portrait Gallery (Cassell)

Sir Michael Costa (b / w photo)
811918 Sir Michael Costa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Michael Costa.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

The late Sir Michael Costa (engraving)
1616638 The late Sir Michael Costa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Sir Michael Costa)

Sir Michael Costa, 1807-1884, signature (engraving)
3632643 Sir Michael Costa, 1807-1884, signature (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Michael Costa, 1807-1884, signature)

Sir Michael Costa (engraving)
1061604 Sir Michael Costa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Michael Costa, Composer and Musical Conductor)

Punch cartoon: Sir Michael Costa, Italian-born English conductor (engraving)
6034904 Punch cartoon: Sir Michael Costa, Italian-born English conductor (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Sir Michael Costa (engraving)
1052498 Sir Michael Costa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Michael Costa)

Signor Costa, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Signor Costa, 1844. Portrait of Italian conductor and composer Michael Costa, who achieved success in England. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Sir Michael Costa, Italian-born British composer and conductor, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Michael Costa, Italian-born British composer and conductor, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Ballet performance at Her Majestys Theatre, London, 1842. Jules Perrot, French dancer, choreographer and ballet master, and Fanny Cerito (c1817-1909), Italian ballerina

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Sir Michael Costa, a renowned figure in the world of music, leaves an indelible mark on history with his extraordinary talent and contributions. Born in 1807 and passing away in 1884, Costa's legacy lives on through various depictions captured by artists throughout the years. One such portrayal showcases a scene from his opera "Don Carlos" in 1844. The creator remains unknown, but their artistry perfectly captures the essence of Costa's work. Another engraving presents Sir Michael Costa himself, showcasing his dignified presence and passion for music. In another image, we see Miss Mary Anderson alongside the late Sir Michael Costa and Ivan Turguenieff. This engraving serves as a testament to the impact he had on fellow musicians and artists during his lifetime. A color lithograph beautifully depicts Sir Michael Costa with vibrant hues that reflect his dynamic personality. In contrast, a black-and-white photograph highlights his timeless elegance and sophistication. The engravings capture different facets of Sir Michael Costa's life: from signature portraits to caricatures like one found in Punch magazine. These illustrations showcase not only his musical prowess but also highlight how he was perceived within society at that time. Though time has passed since Sir Michael Costa graced concert halls around the world with his baton-wielding expertise, these images serve as reminders of an era when classical music flourished under his direction. His name will forever be synonymous with excellence in conducting - a true maestro whose influence continues to resonate today.