Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Paolina -
The subject stands centrally, wearing a draped gown and a large cape with one hand resting on their chest. They look upward against a background of vertical fluted columns. Text at the bottom identifies the setting as Teatro alla Scala and the performer as Maria Callas in "Poliuto."
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Maria Callas as Tosca and Tito Gobbi as Scarpia
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca -
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Baron Scarpia
This black and white scene features two individuals in historical attire on a dark stage. On the left, a person in a wig and dark coat pours liquid into a glass at a table set with lit candles, a lace tablecloth, and food. To the right, another person in a floor-length, high-waisted gown stands with one hand resting on a high-backed chair.
Maria Callas as Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Lucia -
A person wearing a floor-length, pleated gown with a long train and wide, flowing sleeves stands on a dark stage. The background features three light-colored, pointed arches against a dark wall. Text at the bottom of the frame identifies the individual as Maria Callas in "Lucia di Lammermoor" at Teatro alla Scala.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta -
A central person wears an elaborate, layered dress and long gloves while standing on a stage. They are positioned in profile with hands held near the chest, looking upward. Several other individuals in suits and gowns stand behind them in a dimly lit, theatrical setting.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Norma - Has inscription
A person wearing a floor-length gown and a draped cloak sits on a horizontal stone structure. The background features a large, dark, curved wall or rock formation. Handwritten text including the name "Maria Meneghini Callas" and the date "1954" is inscribed across the gown's lap.
Renata Tebaldi as Cio-Cio-San in Madame Butterfly
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Cio-Cio-San - Has inscription
A person stands in front of a plain, light background wearing a white, wide-sleeved robe and an ornate headpiece decorated with white flowers and long, beaded strands. Blue cursive script and the date 1958 are written across the middle of the person. A small leafy plant is positioned in the lower right corner of the frame.
Kirsten, Dorothy, 1910-1992 - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
A head-and-shoulders portrait shows a person with light-colored hair styled in waves looking slightly off-camera. The person wears a dark garment with one shoulder exposed and subtle shimmering accents. A green handwritten signature reading "Sincerely, Dorothy Kirsten" is written over the person's shoulder.
Frantz, Ferdinand - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Hans Sachs - Has inscription
A person with facial hair is seated in a large wooden chair behind a table. They are dressed in a white shirt with voluminous sleeves and a dark vest or apron worn over it. The bottom of the frame contains handwritten script in dark ink on a white border.
Bernstein, Leonard, 1918- - Conductor - Has inscription
A person in a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and knitted tie is shown from the waist up, looking toward the left. One hand rests near a large piece of paper and holds a cigarette between two fingers. A handwritten signature is visible across the bottom right corner of the paper. A curtain with vertical lines serves as the background.
Pons, Lily, 1898-1976 - Vocalist - soprano - Has inscription
This black and white portrait depicts a person from the waist up wearing a collared shirt, a floral headpiece with roses, and jewelry. A blue ink autograph and short message are written across the center of the person's torso. The person looks slightly upward and to the side against a plain background.
Maria Callas as Tosca and Giuseppe Campora as Mario Cavaradossi, Tosca Act I
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca - Has inscription
Campora, Giuseppe - Vocalist - tenor - CavaradossiHas inscription
This black and white scene displays a large interior stage set featuring high vaulted ceilings, columns, and scaffolding. Two people in historical dress are located on the left side near the wooden structure. A statue on a pedestal and an ornate metal fence are visible in the foreground, with several handwritten signatures at the bottom of the frame.
Maria Callas as Duchess Hélène and Gino Penno as Henri in Les V?pres siciliennes, Act II
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Elena
Two people in historical attire stand on a stage set with painted, stylized scenery. To the left is a structure with an arched doorway and stone-like texture, and to the right is a rocky formation with a short flight of stairs and large cactus-like plants. One individual wears a dark tunic with a light collar and belt, while the other wears a long, light-colored gown with dark decorative panels. The background consists of a low horizon and a sky with flat, horizontally-oriented clouds.
Maria Callas as Violetta and Ettore Bastianini as Giorgio Germont in Traviata
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta - Has inscription
Bastianini, Ettore - Vocalist - baritone - Giorgio GermontHas inscription
Two people are positioned on a stage set featuring wicker furniture and a painted outdoor background. One person sits on a bench in a light-colored, long-sleeved dress, while another person in a dark suit stands behind them. Handwritten signatures are present in the top right and bottom left corners of the frame.
Maria Callas, Mario Del Monaco, and Cesare Siepi in Norma
Siepi, Cesare - Vocalist - bass - OrovesoHas inscription
Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Pollione - Has inscription
A large group of people in various costumes, including robes and horned helmets, is positioned across a stage. Some individuals stand on a central elevated platform while others are grouped in the foreground and background against a dark, textured set. Three signatures are written in cursive ink across the white border at the bottom.
Maria Callas as Alcestis and Paolo Silveri as the High Priest
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Alcestis
Silveri, Paolo - Vocalist - baritone - High Priest
A person stands on a stage wearing a floor-length, tiered gown with a meander pattern along the neckline. They wear a tall, pointed headdress and hold their arms out with open palms. In the background, another individual in a dark costume stands near architectural set pieces. Text at the bottom left corner identifies the performer as Maria Callas and the production as Alceste.
Maria Callas as Violetta and Cesare Valletti as Alfredo in Traviata, Act III
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta
Valletti, Cesare - Vocalist - tenor - Alfredo Germont
Two people in historical-style costumes are positioned on a stage. One individual sits in a padded armchair wearing a light-colored, ruffled gown and a headband. The other person stands next to the chair wearing a long, dark coat and a cravat, with their hands placed on the seated person's arm and hand.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca
A person stands in a dark, floor-length gown with light-colored embroidery and sparkling details. They wear a voluminous dark cloak lined with white fur that features black markings, draped over their shoulders. The ensemble includes a tall tiara, a large necklace, and earrings, with the person positioned near a fluted column and a plain wall.
Leontyne Price as Cio-Cio-San and Mildred Miller as Suzuki in Madame Butterfly
Price, Leontyne - Vocalist - soprano - Cio-Cio-San
Miller, Mildred, 1924- - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Suzuki
A black and white stage production features two people in traditional Japanese costumes amidst a detailed set. One person is seated on the left next to panels decorated with illustrated figures, while another stands on a platform on the right with arms outstretched. The background includes a large painted screen depicting a flowering tree and a coastal scene.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Lucia - Has inscription
This black and white portrait displays a person in a long, patterned gown and a floor-length lace veil. Multiple strands of necklaces hang over the high-collared bodice, and the person features prominent dark eye makeup. A handwritten signature in dark ink is positioned across the lower right of the garment.
Casals, Pablo, 1876-1973 - Instrumentalist - violoncello - Has inscription
A black and white portrait shows a person with glasses positioned behind a cello with their hands on the instrument. The background includes bunches of flowers and framed pictures on a wall. At the bottom of the image, handwritten text reads "Pablo Casals" and "1928".
A person stands in profile on a dark stage, illuminated by a single spotlight from above. They wear a floor-length, light-colored robe with wide, pleated sleeves and have their arms extended forward. The name "Maria Meneghini Callas" is written in white cursive text across the bottom, with "EMI-481" in the lower-left corner.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Anna Bolena
A person in a floor-length, dark-colored dress with long sleeves stands on a large stone staircase. The person has long dark hair and is looking upward with their head tilted back. Text in the bottom left corner identifies the location as Teatro alla Scala and the production as "Anna Bolena" featuring Maria Callas.
Giulietta Simionato as Rosina in Barber of Seville
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Rosina - Has inscription
A person wearing a ruffled, long-sleeved gown and high heels is positioned in a room with a checkered floor and paneled walls. To their side is a small, ornate desk with a music sheet on top. The lower portion of the frame contains white text, and a signature is written across the dress.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Norma
A person with long dark hair is shown in a white and dark costume against a black background. One arm is lifted overhead, gripping a dagger by its handle. Text in the bottom left corner identifies the performance as Maria Callas in "Norma" at Teatro alla Scala.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Medee
A black and white scene features a person standing on a stage in front of a fluted column and stone steps. The individual wears a long dress with small diamond patterns and a cape that drapes to the floor. They are positioned with their arms extended to their sides and their face directed toward the light above.
Muzio, Claudia, 1889-1936 - Vocalist - soprano - Desdemona
A person stands in a three-quarter profile wearing a light-colored, floral-patterned gown with long sleeves and a beaded neckline. A white mesh headpiece with hanging beaded strands covers the top of their head, and their long, wavy hair falls down their back. The person's hands are clasped in front of their waist, and a signature is visible in the bottom-left corner of the dark background.
Margaret Harshaw (as Ulrica in Un Ballo in maschera?)
Harshaw, Margaret - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Ulrica - Has inscription
A black and white portrait displays a person with dark hair wearing a dark head covering and garment. One hand rests near their chest with a ring on a finger, while the lighting casts a shadow over half of their face. Handwritten cursive at the bottom reads, "Sincerely Margaret Barry".
Tullio Serafin (left) with unidentified male
Serafin, Tullio, 1878-1968 - Conductor - - -
Two individuals in dark suits and ties stand against a backdrop of dark, pleated curtains. The person on the left holds a plate and wears a light-colored tie, while the person on the right is seen in profile holding a teacup and saucer. Both people are facing toward each other with the corners of their mouths upturned.
Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957 - Conductor - - -
This black and white portrait shows a person with white hair and a mustache dressed in formal attire. The person wears a white bow tie, a white waistcoat with three buttons, and a dark jacket under a grey overcoat. Text at the bottom identifies the subject as Arturo Toscanini and includes a photographer's credit.
Bastianini, Ettore - Vocalist - baritone - Giorgio Germont
Two people in formal attire are positioned on a stage against a dark background. One person wears a long-sleeved, floral-patterned gown with a full skirt and has long dark hair, while the other person wears a dark jacket and light-colored trousers. The person in the dark jacket is holding the other person's forearms. A light-colored hat is visible on furniture to the right.
Bampton, Rose - Vocalist - Soprano - Aida -
A person stands centered in a black and white portrait wearing a costume that includes a long chevron-patterned skirt and a dark sleeveless top. The ensemble features a pleated collar, thick wrist cuffs, and fabric draped over one shoulder. The person has voluminous dark hair held by a headband and wears open-toed sandals.
Maria Callas as Tosca and Renato Cioni as Mario Cavaradossi, Tosca Act I
Cioni, Renato - Vocalist - tenor - Cavaradossi
A stage features two performers dressed in historical attire amongst furniture and architectural columns. One individual sits behind a table with hands raised and mouth open. The second person stands to the right in a long white dress and a veil, with their head tilted back and eyes closed.
Tullio Serafin (left), Renata Tebaldi, and Tito Gobbi in rehearsal of Falstaff
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Alice Ford - Has inscription
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Falstaff
Serafin, Tullio, 1878-1968 - Conductor - -
A person in a dark dress stands on a rug in the center of a stage with their hands near their chest while another person in a dark suit stands nearby with their arms partially raised. In the foreground, the back of a person is visible sitting at a piano with sheet music, and a person in a hat stands to the left. The background features a large carved fireplace and other figures in a dimly lit room, with signatures at the bottom of the border.
A person stands centered in a black and white scene wearing a full-length, layered white gown made of translucent fabric that drapes over their shoulders and head as a veil. Their dark hair is gathered in an updo, and they have one hand raised to their cheek while the other rests near their waist. The surrounding environment includes rough, vertical stone-like structures and a flat surface on the ground.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Imogene -
An individual stands on a stage wearing a floor-length dress with wide sleeves and a headpiece. One arm is extended toward the top left of the frame, and the individual looks upward. The background features a wall constructed of large rectangular blocks. Text at the bottom of the frame identifies the location and subject.
Thomas, Michael Tilson, 1944- - Conductor - - - Has inscription
Accompanied by typescript note from Tilson Thomas, April 29, 1999
A person in a tuxedo sits at a piano, holding sheet music that features a handwritten signature and a message. Text at the bottom identifies the individual as Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony. A pencil is held in one hand near the keyboard.
Milstein, Nathan, 1903- - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait depicts a person playing a violin. The individual is dressed in a suit and tie, holding the instrument's neck with one hand and the bow with the other. A handwritten signature and the year 1949 are located in the top right corner, and a studio logo appears in the bottom left corner.
Maria Callas as Zaida in Il Turco in Italia
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Zaida -
A person is positioned in the center of a stage before a tall, painted backdrop showing buildings with numerous windows. They wear a full-length gown and a large, fringed shawl wrapped over their head and held at the chin. The black and white scene contains identifying text at the bottom.
A person stands in the center wearing a white gown, a lace-edged veil, and several long pearl necklaces. They have dark hair and heavy dark eye makeup against a dark, draped background. Text at the bottom identifies the individual as Maria Callas in "Lucia di Lammermoor" at Teatro alla Scala.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - -
A person is shown from the chest up against a plain, light background. They have dark hair styled in an updo with short bangs and are wearing a multi-strand pearl necklace and a dark top with a wide neckline. The individual features prominent dark eyeliner and eyebrows while looking towards the left side of the frame.
Maria Callas, Paul Franke, Thelma Votipka, and Nicola Moscona in Lucia di Lammermoor
Franke, Paul, 1920- - Vocalist - tenor - Arturo
Moscona, Nicola - Vocalist - bass - Raimondo
Votipka, Thelma - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Alisa
A group of people in elaborate seventeenth-century attire stands on a stage during a theatrical production. A central figure wearing a white gown, veil, and tiara is flanked by others in dark, ornate clothing while several individuals in the background hold long poles upright. The foreground contains the backs of heads and shoulders of others watching the central action.
A person stands on a dimly lit stage wearing a floor-length dark gown with light-colored trim and a headpiece. They have their hands gestured towards their sides and their mouth open. In the background, an ornate, dark-carved object sits atop a desk in the shadows.
Maria Callas as Iphigénie and Dino Dondi as Orestes in Iphigénie en Tauride
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Iphigénie -
Dondi, Dino - Vocalist - baritone - Oreste
A black and white scene features Maria Callas and another individual on a stage in theatrical attire. Callas wears a jeweled headpiece and eye makeup, while the other figure is positioned with their back to the viewer wearing a dark cloak secured by a round brooch. The floor consists of large angled panels, and text at the bottom provides details about the production and venue.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Medee -
A person with long dark hair and stylized eye makeup lies on a set of stairs, covered by a large piece of draped fabric. In the background, figures wearing crested helmets and holding spears stand between large fluted columns. This black and white scene features architectural elements and costumes suggesting a theatrical setting.
Maria Callas as Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor, Act III, scene 1
A black and white stage production features a person in a long, light-colored dress and wrap positioned on a set of wide stairs. Groups of people wearing dark historical costumes, including gowns and period suits, stand on the stage floor to the left and right of the staircase. The background is dark, and a handwritten signature is visible at the bottom edge of the frame.
Giulietta Simionato as Santuzza in Cavalleria rusticana
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Santuzza - Has inscription
A person wearing a white head covering, a long-sleeved blouse, and a pleated skirt with a lace border stands in a black and white stage setting. Their hands are positioned at their chest, and their face is turned upward. The background features a dark arched opening and textured rock formations. Text at the bottom identifies the scene as being from a theatrical performance.
Pons, Lily, 1898-1976 - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
A person with curled hair wears an ornate white headpiece and a costume with ribbons and ruffles. The individual holds a dark rectangular book against their chest while standing before a background with diamond-patterned shadows. A large black ink signature is written across the lower half.
Maria Callas with conductor Antonio Votto, Athens, Aug. 5, 1957
This black and white scene depicts two people at the front of a stage with an orchestra seated behind them. One person wears a sleeveless gown with a floral pattern, while the other person wears a formal tuxedo with tails and holds a baton. Seated musicians with instruments and music stands are visible in the background.
This black and white portrait features a person with dark hair pulled back into a bun, accented by white flowers and a long, decorative earring. The individual wears a detailed off-the-shoulder gown with ruffled trim and sequins. A pleated fan is held in front of the body against a light-colored, plain background.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Anna Bolena -
A monochromatic portrait shows a person from the waist up in elaborate period attire. The individual wears a light-colored hood and a dark velvet gown featuring oversized, tiered sleeves and large jeweled embellishments along the neckline. A matching ornate necklace is worn around the neck, and the scene is lit from below against a neutral background.
A person in a dark, floor-length gown and long white gloves stands in profile within an elaborate interior set. The setting includes a fireplace mantle with a decorative clock and a large vase, positioned next to a floral screen and a sofa. Text in the bottom left corner identifies the performance as Maria Callas in "La Traviata" at Teatro alla Scala.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Amina -
A person stands on a stage wearing a light-colored floor-length dress, gloves, a floral headpiece, and a necklace while holding a bouquet. The background consists of a rustic stage set with a wooden water wheel and painted scenery. Text at the bottom identifies the subject as Maria Callas in La Sonnambula at Teatro alla Scala.
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Falstaff - Has inscription
A person with stylized eyebrows and facial hair wears a large, pleated garment with a dark harness over the shoulders. The individual is positioned against a dark background, and a signature in blue ink is written across the center of their costume. The sleeves of the outfit are light-colored and voluminous.
A person is seated on a square block on a stage featuring tall vertical structures and a lattice fence. The person wears a voluminous, dark draped garment over a light-colored outfit. A signature is written in the lower right corner, and the text "EMI 37" is in the lower left.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Fedora Romanov -
A person stands positioned between a large decorative pillar and a floral vase, wearing a long patterned gown with a sash and a white hooded cloak. The attire includes a crown, a necklace, and drop earrings. In the background, an ornate mirror and another decorative vase are visible within the room.
Maria Callas as Tosca and Renato Cioni as Mario Cavaradossi
Two people are shown in a black and white setting with high-contrast lighting. One person wears a tiara, large earrings, and a dark garment while leaning over a second person who is dressed in a white shirt. A decorative, twisted wooden post is visible in the foreground against a dark background.
Renata Tebaldi as Desdemona and Mario Del Monaco as Otello in Otello
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Desdemona - Has inscription
Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Otello
Two individuals in elaborate period clothing stand together on a floor featuring large geometric designs. The person on the left wears a full-length, embroidered gown with a white headpiece and long braids, while the person on the right wears a short tunic, a cape with a decorative collar, and dark boots. A signature in blue ink is written diagonally across the middle of the black and white frame.
Kreisler, Fritz, 1875-1962 - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A person with light-colored hair and a mustache holds the neck and scroll of a violin. A handwritten signature and the date 1948 are written across the bottom right, and the name Fritz Kreisler is printed on a white border below. The portrait is rendered in a monochromatic style against a dark background.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf as Eva and Hans Hopf as Stolzing in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Eva -
Hopf, Hans - Vocalist - tenor - Stolzing
Two individuals are shown from the waist up in period-style clothing against a solid, dark background. The person on the left wears a light-colored dress with a square neckline and a small headpiece atop braided hair, while the person on the right wears a tunic with a sword and a decorative chain. Both individuals are looking toward the right side of the frame.
Carlo Bergonzi as Manrico in Il Trovatore
Bergonzi, Carlo - Vocalist - tenor - Manrico - Has inscription
A person stands for a black and white studio portrait wearing an elaborate costume with embroidery, metallic spikes, and a chainmail-patterned midsection. One hand is gloved and holds a draped cape, while the other hand rests at the side. Handwritten text and the date 1960 are visible on the left side of the frame.
Maria Callas and Giuseppe Di Stefano in Lucia di Lammermoor
Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - EdgardoHas inscription
Two individuals in stage attire and heavy makeup stand against a dark backdrop. The person on the right wears a dark gown with a plaid sash and a ruffled collar, while the person on the left wears a dark velvet tunic. Signatures for Di Stefano and Maria Meneghini Callas are written in white cursive across the bottom.
Maria Callas as Cio-Cio-San in Madama Butterfly
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Cio-Cio-San -
A person in a patterned kimono and hair styled with white flowers kneels on a rug with hands raised near their face. Dark cursive handwriting is visible across the middle of the scene. Sheer curtains and a shadow appear in the background.
This black and white portrait features a person in profile wearing an embellished off-the-shoulder dress and long white gloves. The person has dark hair in an updo and wears large earrings while looking upward with hands clasped near the face. A large shadow of the individual is visible on the wall behind them due to high-contrast lighting.
This black and white portrait features an individual in a dark velvet garment with voluminous puffed sleeves and a white collar. They wear a dark, structured headdress and dark winged eyeliner while looking toward the right. Text in the bottom-left corner mentions Teatro alla Scala and Maria Callas in "Anna Bolena".
Maria Callas, Gino Panno, and Cesare Siepi in Les V?pres siciliennes
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Elena -
Siepi, Cesare - Vocalist - bass - Procida
Three people in costumes stand at the base of a wide staircase on a theatrical stage. The background consists of a painted set featuring a castle with a central arched doorway and stylized rock-like structures. One figure wears a dark robe, another a white gown with a tall headdress, and the third a light-colored tunic. To the right is a tall wall section painted with a stone pattern and an additional arched opening.
A person stands on a stage wearing a patterned floor-length gown and a long cloak that drapes to the ground. Their arms are extended outward to the sides, and their head is tilted upward toward the light. Behind the figure, a large fluted column and a set of steps are visible in a dark environment.
Maria Callas, Nicola Rossi-Lemeni and Mirto Picchi in Norma
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Norma -
Rossi-Lemeni, Nicola, 1920- - Vocalist - bass - Oroveso
Picchi, Mirto - Vocalist - tenor - Pollione
Callas's American premiere at Chicago Lyric Opera, Nov. 1 and 5, 1954
A black and white scene depicts several people in historical-style costumes. One person stands in a light-colored, draped robe with an ornate belt and metal collar, looking down at a person kneeling on the floor. The kneeling person wears a pleated garment and a dark cape while looking up at the standing individual. Several other costumed figures are visible in the background.
A person wearing a patterned kimono and a detailed headpiece stands on a platform with hands held together. The background features a building with multi-pane windows and sliding doors, with potted flowers positioned on the platform to the sides. Blue cursive handwriting is inscribed across the center of the person.
Maria Callas as Tosca and Tito Gobbi as Scarpia, Tosca Act III
Two people in historical formal wear are positioned together in a dimly lit interior. One person sits on a fur-covered chaise longue, wearing a dark gown with a beaded necklace and a tiara. The other person stands beside them wearing a dark jacket with a white ruffled cravat and gestures with one hand. A stack of large books and patterned wallpaper appear in the background.
A person stands on a stage set dressed in a long, layered white gown with a matching translucent veil over their head. One hand is held near the face while the other rests at the waist as the person looks toward the side. The background features dark, textured walls, and printed text is visible along the bottom edge of the frame.
Iturbi, José, 1895- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person with short, slicked-back hair wears a collared shirt, a dark necktie, and a textured blazer. They are smiling while holding a tobacco pipe in one hand. A signature in dark ink is scrawled across the center of the person's torso over the clothing. The background is out of focus with light and dark vertical tones.
This black and white scene features numerous performers on a tiered stage dressed in ancient-style costumes. A figure in a long white gown stands on the right, surrounded by others in hooded and veiled white robes. To the left, a person wearing a crown and white robes holds a long staff while another individual kneels on the steps. The background contains additional figures holding banners with circular and crescent-shaped symbols.
A person sits in profile on a round, dark ottoman with their hands resting on their lap. They wear a dark dress and long light-colored gloves, with hair pinned back. The setting includes a carved chair and other furniture placed on a stage under directed lighting.
Maria Callas as Violetta and Ettore Bastianini as Giorgio Germont in Traviata, Act II
This theatrical scene depicts two people on a stage with an elaborate painted backdrop showing a two-story house, stone gateposts, and tall trees. One person wearing a long, light-colored dress and wide-brimmed hat stands in the center of the stage. Another person in a dark coat and trousers stands to the right near a small outdoor table, chairs, and a patio umbrella.
Maria Callas as Violetta and Cesare Valletti as Alfredo in Traviata
Two individuals in theatrical costumes are positioned together in an embrace. One sits on an ornate stool wearing a dark jacket and boots, while the other leans toward them wearing a full-skirted dress. The scene takes place on a stage featuring long curtains and a balustrade in the background.
Maria Callas as Violetta in Traviata, Act III
This black-and-white portrait features a person wearing an off-the-shoulder, dark-colored gown embellished with light-colored beadwork and long white gloves. Their hands are crossed in front of them, and they are wearing large drop earrings with their hair pulled back. A distinct shadow of the person's profile and torso is projected onto the wall behind them.
Bampton, Rose - Vocalist - soprano - Leonora -
A black and white scene features a person standing beside a large column, wearing a floor-length black gown with sheer, draping sleeves. The person has a dark veil over their head with a light-colored lining visible around the face. Their hands are pressed together in front of their chest, and a dark necklace with a pendant is visible around their neck. The background consists of a plain, light-colored wall and the base of a textured column.
Maria Callas as Iphigénie in Iphigénie en Tauride
A person wearing an ornate, full-skirted gown and a long cape stands centered in a stone courtyard featuring columns and arched openings. The outfit includes multiple strand necklaces and a small crescent moon accessory positioned on the head. This black and white scene depicts the individual from a full-length perspective facing the viewer.
A person stands centered in a black and white setting, wearing an elaborate gown with long, patterned sleeves and a wide skirt. The outfit includes a high, pleated collar and a cape-like garment draped from the shoulders to the floor. Text at the bottom of the frame provides details about the stage production and the individual featured.
Farrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967 - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person with white hair and a pearl necklace seated in a wicker chair. The person holds two small, dark-colored dogs on their lap. In the upper right corner, there is a handwritten signature and the date 1953.
Maria Callas as Rosina in Barber of Seville
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Rosina -
A person stands on a stage wearing an ornate white dress with many ruffles and a black netted layer adorned with dark pom-poms. They hold a white fan in a raised hand and have a floral ornament in their dark hair. Text at the bottom of the frame identifies the location and performer in a theatrical production.
Thomas, Theodore, 1835-1905 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person with a mustache is shown from the waist up wearing a dark suit jacket, a vest, and a bow tie. The individual faces forward against a dark, solid background. Cursive text at the bottom of the portrait reads "Faithfully yours Theodore Thomas."
A person stands in a dark, textured gown with fur trim and a white, winged headdress against a backdrop of stone pillars and stairs. They wear a large necklace and have their hands clasped in front of their waist. Text at the bottom left identifies the individual as Maria Callas in the production "Anna Bolena" at Teatro alla Scala.
Moffo, Anna - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta - Has inscription
A person stands in an interior room wearing an off-the-shoulder gown with a wide, multi-tiered skirt. The setting includes a table with a candelabra and a pillar in the background. Handwritten text is visible at the bottom of the frame.
Maria Callas as Alcestis and Renato Gavarini as Admeto
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Alcestis -
Gavarini, Renato - Vocalist - tenor - Admetus
A person wearing a dark floor-length garment and an updo hairstyle stands under a spotlight on a stage. To the right, another person is partially visible holding a tall staff with an ornate top. Text in the lower left corner identifies the scene as Maria Callas in "Alceste" at Teatro alla Scala.
Martial Singher as Dapertutto in The Tales of Hoffmann
Singher, Martial - Vocalist - baritone - Dapertutto -
A person wearing a historical costume poses against a plain, light background. The outfit includes a long coat with dark lapels, large buttons, and a ruffled white shirt visible at the neck and sleeves. The individual wears a white powdered wig tied with a black ribbon and has prominent, arched eyebrows.
A person is shown from the waist up in a black-and-white portrait wearing a dark, high-waisted dress with a jewel-encrusted square neckline. They wear an elaborate multi-layered necklace with teardrop pendants and a tiara within their dark, styled hair. The person has heavy winged eye makeup and is positioned looking off to the side against a dark backdrop.
Olivero, Magda - Vocalist - soprano - Adriana -
A person stands in a room wearing a voluminous period costume featuring a dark bodice and a skirt with ornate scrollwork embroidery. The setting includes a large paneled window to the left and a wall-mounted candle sconce above a decorative chair to the right. The person's hair is styled, and they wear a necklace while looking upward and away from the camera.
Licia Albanese as Madame Butterfly, 1940
Albanese, Licia - Vocalist - soprano - Cio-Cio-San -
Received with invitation to Licia Albanese Puccini Foundation concert of winners of the 2000 International Vocal Competition, Oct. 14, 2000
A person stands against a dark background wearing a patterned red and white kimono and an elaborate floral headpiece. They hold an open parasol over their shoulder and carry a large bundle of light-colored blossoms. A dark wooden railing is visible to the left, and the person wears traditional white socks and sandals.
Brownlee, John, 1901-1969 - Vocalist - baritone - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person in a houndstooth blazer, collared shirt, and striped tie leaning against a dark surface with hands clasped. Blue ink handwriting appears above and below the central portrait, with "For Warren Perry" at the top and "with best wishes John Brownlee" at the bottom. A white signature is also visible on the dark surface in the lower-left corner of the portrait area.
A person in a long, pleated gown stands on a stage with arms slightly extended. Large fluted columns and tiered theater boxes filled with people in formal wear form the background. Cursive handwriting is visible across the bottom right area of the scene.
A person wearing a dark velvet gown with a jeweled neckline and a large ornamental necklace looks toward the upper right. They have dramatic eyeliner and a white, winged headpiece that covers their hair. Text in the lower-left corner identifies the subject as Maria Callas in the production of "Anna Bolena" at Teatro alla Scala.
A stage or film set features two central figures standing on a patterned rug within a room containing a large, ornate fireplace and a folding screen. One person in the foreground wears a dark hat and coat, while another individual is partially visible in the lower right corner. The lighting focuses on the central figures, who are dressed in formal attire.
A person wearing a long skirt with a decorative border, an apron, and a white headscarf stands on stone-like steps. They are positioned with their hands clasped and face directed upward in front of a textured, rocky backdrop. Text at the bottom of the scene identifies the performer as Giulietta Simionato at Teatro alla Scala.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Medee - Has inscription
A person in a voluminous dark cloak stands on a stage floor decorated with geometric patterns. In the background, tall columns from an ancient setting rise behind several figures dressed in light-colored robes. A signature is written across the center of the scene, and a large decorated vessel sits in the lower right foreground.
A person stands wearing a large tunic with billowing sleeves and a wide leather belt against a dark background. The individual wears heavy stage makeup, including exaggerated eyebrows and facial hair, while looking upward and gesturing with one hand toward their torso. A cursive signature in blue ink is written across the front of the garment near the waistline.
Maria Callas as Violetta in Traviata, Act II
A person with dark hair pulled back is shown from the shoulders up, looking toward the upper right corner of the frame. They wear a light-colored garment with a white lace collar and dark buttons, and a large white flower is tucked into their hair. The person has dark winged eyeliner and is wearing a pearl earring against a plain, shadowed background.
Maria Callas as Amina in La sonnambula, Act I, scene 2a
A group of performers in 19th-century style clothing, including long dresses and dark suits, stands on a stage with a large wooden structure. Several individuals hold lanterns while others stand in clusters or sit on a low bench. The set behind them includes multiple arches, columns, and a framed doorway.
A person stands on a tiled stage floor wearing a gown with long, flowing sleeves and embroidery on the bodice. They are wearing a small, textured headpiece and looking toward the side. The setting includes a dark, patterned backdrop behind the figure.
A person sits on the edge of a tiered wooden stage with their arms extended wide and mouth open. The individual wears a dark top, a multi-strand necklace, a knee-length skirt, and dark shoes. The background is dark and contains several indistinct, blurred figures.