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Marcoux, Giovanni "Vanni" [Jean-Émile Diogène Marcoux]. (1877–1962). Signed Photograph as Scarpia.
Still at the beginning of his career, Marcoux appeared on the stages of smaller theaters and cities, such as here, in the capital of the Netherlands, where he participated in the local premiere of Tosca. In the same year he had his breakthrough at Covent Garden. His repertoire included nearly 240 roles and who was widely regarded as one of the great singing-actors of the 20th century. At the height of his career he also performed in the United States but never at the Met. He joined the staff of the Paris Conservatory in 1938 and retired from the stage ten years later.
Full-length portrait in profile of the Italian-born French bass-baritone in costume, performing as Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca. By Corn[elis] de Jong, The Hague. Autograph inscription in French sideways to left margin, "A Monsieur Lefèvre le charmant directeur, son pensionnaire G. Marcoux." Note to foot in French, also autograph," Tosca – Création à la Haye [= first performance at The Hague] 25.2.1905." 8.5 x 5.25 inches (22 x 13.2 cm). In fine condition.
Marcoux, Giovanni "Vanni" [Jean-Émile Diogène Marcoux]. (1877–1962). Signed Photograph as Scarpia.
Still at the beginning of his career, Marcoux appeared on the stages of smaller theaters and cities, such as here, in the capital of the Netherlands, where he participated in the local premiere of Tosca. In the same year he had his breakthrough at Covent Garden. His repertoire included nearly 240 roles and who was widely regarded as one of the great singing-actors of the 20th century. At the height of his career he also performed in the United States but never at the Met. He joined the staff of the Paris Conservatory in 1938 and retired from the stage ten years later.
Full-length portrait in profile of the Italian-born French bass-baritone in costume, performing as Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca. By Corn[elis] de Jong, The Hague. Autograph inscription in French sideways to left margin, "A Monsieur Lefèvre le charmant directeur, son pensionnaire G. Marcoux." Note to foot in French, also autograph," Tosca – Création à la Haye [= first performance at The Hague] 25.2.1905." 8.5 x 5.25 inches (22 x 13.2 cm). In fine condition.