Chaliapin, Feodor - Signed Photo Autographs Actresses - Letter C Italian composer and conductor (1821-1890)

Italian composer and conductor (1821-1890)

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irregular cut borders at the top

Pencil markings on front indicating the year 1884

Chaliapin, Feodor - Signed Photo Autographs Actresses - Letter C Italian composer and conductor (1821-1890)Star Russian bass (1873 1938), possessor of a large, deep and expressive voice, he enjoyed an important international career at major opera houses and is often credited with establishing the tradition of naturalistic acting in his chosen art form. Signed photo, shown as himself, mounted onto larger cardboard backing. Blind stamped by photographer. Photo size is 4. 5 x 5. 75 inches, total item is 7. 25 x 8. 75 inches, small ink stain at top right,