Opera Reminiscences, Plate 1st: Desdemona and Otello July 15, 1829 William Heath ('Paul Pry') Desdemona stands at left, one arm outstretched towards Otello, who wears Turkish costume, has his arms raised and his mouth open as if in song. Rossini's opera was based on a French adaption of the story, rather than directly on Shakespera's play, and was first performed in London in Opera Reminiscences, Plate 1st: Desdemona and Otello. William Heath ('Paul Pry') (British, Northumbria 1794/95–1840 Hampstead). July 15, 1829. Hand-colored etching. Thomas McLean (British, 1788–1875). Prints

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