Callas, Maria. (1923–1977)
Signed "Tosca" Photograph
A rare signed halftone Houston Rogers photograph from La Divina's performances of "Tosca" at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 1964. A single sheet removed from the February 8, 1964 issue of The Illustrated London News, small tears, creases and mounting remnants around the edges of the sheet have been matted out of view, a few small blemishes to the image showing, else fine. The full sheet 10 x 13 inches, photograph 8.7 x 10.9 inches (25 x 34cm; 22 x 28 cm). Archivally matted with only the image showing, 11 x 14 inches overall. Signed photographs of Callas of this size are very uncommon.On 5 January, 1965, Callas ended her stage career in the role of Tosca at the Royal Opera House, in this production designed and mounted for her by Franco Zeffirelli and featuring her friend and colleague Tito Gobbi. (22245)
Program, unsigned Opera