Pessina, Arturo - Signed Photograph in Tosca HM - Space and Exploration Austrian soprano and mezzo-soprano and

Austrian soprano and mezzo-soprano and teacher (1842-1921)

and considered one of the first dramatic sopranos of the 19th century

Furthermore

Printed signature on front and stamped on verso by photographer G

Pessina, Arturo - Signed Photograph in Tosca HM - Space and Exploration Austrian soprano and mezzo-soprano andItalian baritone (1858 1926), sang throughout Italy and made guest appearances at the Royal Opera Convent Garden, among other theatres. Following his 1910 retirement, became a leading voice teacher, one of his most prominent pupils was the well known bass Tancredi Pasero. Very attractive signed vintage photograph mounted onto a cabinet, shown most likely as Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca, inscribed in Rome, dated in 1902. Bold handwriting and signature.