Choice signature on a card ("Boston 28 Fevrier 1895") from the celebrated French Bass, Golden Age star and creator of leading roles in Massenet's "Le Cid," and "La Navarraise," Saint-Saens' "Ascanio," de Lara's "The Light of Asia," and others. He was a fixture at the Paris Opera and later at the Met, where he sang for 12 seasons. His polished and elegant voice can be heard on his many recordings. 12 x 19 cm.