engraved portrait illustration of Sir William Sterndale Bennett, English Romantic composer (1816-1875) circa 1865.

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Steel engraved portrait illustration (from a photograph by Elliot and Fry) of Sir William Sterndale Bennett, English Romantic composer (1816-1875) circa 1865. From “The Victorian Empire: A Brilliant Epoch in Our National History” by James Taylor, published William Mackenzie London 1897Author:Rev. James Taylor AM., DD., FSAIn 1833 Bennet’s first piano concerto greatly impressed Felix Mendelssohn, who became a close friend and the next six years were Bennett’s most productive period as a composer and performer. Bennett’s work, which consisted largely of orchestral works, piano concertos, and solo music for the piano, enjoyed wide popularity in England and Germany.

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Size: 5752px × 7909px
Photo credit: © still light / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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