Delphine Ugalde by Constantin (2)

Delphine Ugalde, born Beaucé (1829-1910); French soprano. At the age of 11 she already performed in a concert with great singers as Rubini, Tamburini and Lablache. In 1848 she made her debut at the Opéra-Comique as Angela in Auber's "Le Domino noir". During her career she created 21 première-roles. In 1871 she left the stage and worked as a voice-teacher; her most famous pupils were her own daughter Marguerite and Marie Sasse.
On the photo she is seen as Galathée, a role she created in Massé 's eponymous opera (1852).