Paganini, Nicolò. (1782–1840) "The Modern Orpheus" - 1831 Lithograph PortraitLithograph portrait of the great virtuoso, captioned "The Modern Orpheus, Opera House June 3rd 1831." Paganini appears playing, standing in front of several other musicians with instruments who watch with interest. Engraved by Richard Lane (whose initials appear at the lower left), after the sketch by Daniel Maclise. The same engraving is found in the National Portrait Gallery (NPG D5451.) Some toning and spotting, especially around the mat edges;