Annchen original pen and ink and watercolour illustration by Rosie Brooks

Original artwork by Rosie Brooks - an unframed pen and ink and watercolour piece on paper. The artwork is signed by the artist and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, making it the perfect gift for collectors of illustration.

"Annchen" is short for "Anna" and is a character in the opera "Der Freischütz" by Carl Maria von Weber. She is a soprano role and appears in all three acts of the opera.

Annchen is the cousin and confidante of the main female character, Agathe. She is a lively and cheerful young woman, who often provides comic relief in the midst of the opera's darker and more dramatic moments. Annchen is in love with Max, the main male character and a fellow hunter, but her feelings are not reciprocated.

Annchen's most famous aria is "Kommt ein schlanker Bursch gegangen" ("Comes a Slim Young Lad") in Act II, where she sings about her ideal man and imagines Max as the perfect suitor. The aria is known for its catchy melody and humorous lyrics, and has become a popular piece in the soprano repertoire.

Overall, Annchen's character adds a touch of lightness and charm to the opera, and provides a contrast to the more serious and mystical elements of the story.