Tamagno, Francesco - Signed Photograph

Star Italian tenor (1850-1905), chosen by Verdi for the title role in the world premiere of Otello in 1887. He also was one of the first Italian tenors to have left recordings. Attractive cabinet-style photo (photo is trimmed all around, from a larger cabinet size), shown in role, signed on verso only as "Francesco", inscribed and dedicated to his father to whom he gave this photo. Stamped on verso by photographer J.V. Frietas, Buenos Aires. Size of photo is 6 x 8.25 inches, total cabinet size is is 6.25 x 8.75 inches, very slight paper loss on left edges of photo, otherwise in excellent condition.