Christine Nilsson Collection

Christine Nilsson, 1870
1574339 Christine Nilsson, 1870; (add.info.: Photographic print of Christine Nilsson (1843-1921), Swedish operatic soprano. Dated 1870 Photo by:); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pandora, 1873. Creator: Alexandre Cabanel
Pandora, 1873. Cabanel, a professor of painting at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, specialized in portraits of "High Society." Here

The Singer Christina Nilsson, c19th century. Creator: Constant-Joseph Brochart
The Singer Christina Nilsson, c19th century

Christina Nilsson, 1843-1921, opera-singer, as Ofelia, 1873. Creator: Alexandre Cabanel
Christina Nilsson, 1843-1921, opera-singer, as Ofelia, 1873

Portrait of Christine Nilsson (1843-1921). Creator: Cremiere
Portrait of Christine Nilsson (1843-1921). Private Collection

Christine Nilsson
LLM459310 Christine Nilsson by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christine Nilsson. Illustration for Willss Musical Celebrities cigarette card series (early 20th century)

Christine Nilssons Last Night at Drury Lane (engraving)
728475 Christine Nilssons Last Night at Drury Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christine Nilssons Last Night at Drury Lane)

The Animated Sandwich, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Animated Sandwich, 1872. A man advertises a performance by the Swedish soprano, Christine Nilsson, at Drury Lane by sandwich board. From, " LONDON

Christina Nilsson (1843-1921) as Ophelia, 1873. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Christine Nilsson (1843-1921) as Violetta in Opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, 1864. Private Collection

Great Musicians - Plate XII, c1890, (1895). Artist: F Jenkins Heliog
Great Musicians - Plate XII, c1890, (1895). Great Musicians; Margaret Macintyre (1865-1943); Christina Nilsson, Countess de Casa Miranda, (1843-1921), Adelina Patti (1843-1919)

Christine Nilsson, c1890, (1895). Artist: F Jenkins Heliog
Christine Nilsson, c1890, (1895). Christina Nilsson, Countess de Casa Miranda, (1843-1921), Swedish operatic soprano. Nilsson became a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 1869

Christine Nilsson, 1874 (1935). Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Christine Nilsson, 1874 (1935). After the painting by J. B. C. Corot. From Modern Masterpieces Part 13. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

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Christine Nilsson was a Swedish opera singer known for her stunning soprano voice and captivating performances. Born in 1843, she rose to fame in the mid-19th century and became one of the most celebrated singers of her time. Her talent and beauty captivated audiences across Europe, where she performed at prestigious opera houses such as La Scala in Milan and the Royal Opera House in London. Nilsson's voice was described as pure, powerful, and incredibly versatile, allowing her to effortlessly tackle a wide range of roles from dramatic operas to light-hearted operettas. She was particularly renowned for her interpretations of Wagnerian heroines like Isolde and Brünnhilde, showcasing both her vocal prowess and emotional depth on stage. Offstage, Nilsson was known for her elegance and grace, with a regal presence that matched her status as an international opera star. Despite facing personal tragedies throughout her life, including the loss of loved ones and financial struggles, she remained dedicated to her craft and continued to enchant audiences until her retirement in 1888. Today, Christine Nilsson is remembered as one of the greatest sopranos of the 19th century, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire aspiring opera singers around the world. Her recordings may be scarce compared to modern artists', but those lucky enough to have heard Nilsson's voice live were undoubtedly touched by its beauty and power.