Mary Ann Paton (1836). Thomas Sully (American, 1783-1872). Oil on canvas. Royal College of Music.Mar
Mary Ann Paton (1836). Thomas Sully (American, 1783-1872). Oil on canvas. Royal College of Music.Mary Ann Paton is portrayed as Amina in Bellini’s La Sonnambula. Paton’s reputation as a dramatic singer grew when, in 1824, she took the part of Agatha in Der Freischütz. In 1831 she was engaged at the King’s Theatre, where she sang in La Cenerentola and other Italian operas. Following her marriage to Joseph Wood in 1831 she was known as Mrs Wood. -- source link
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