Homer, Sidney (1864-1953)
Photograph Signed
"Sidney Homer". To Mary Maggenti. November 1929. 10" h x 6.75" w. Pristine.An original sepia photograph portrait of American composer Sidney Homer, shown seated and wearing his signature mustache. He has signed the image with sentiments to singer Mary Maggenti. Quite crisp and clean.
Boston-born Sidney Homer was at the heart of a musical family: his wife was the well-respected soprano Louise Homer and his nephew was the celebrated composer Samuel Barber. Homer was and remains best known for his songs, which include "The House that Jack Built" and the baseball favorite "Casey at the Bat".
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