Verdi, Giuseppe - Large Signed Cabinet Photo 1899

Star Italian opera composer (1813-1901), a central opera composer in all Europe for 50 years, starting in 1840. Nice imperial sepia cabinet photograph signed by him and dated July 30, 1899, at Montecatini, shown during a social meeting; original photo by Pietro Tempestini (Spezia, Italy). From left to right: Giuseppina Pasqua, doctor Pietro Grocco, Teresa Stolz, Giuseppe Verdi, Leopoldo Mugnone and his mistress. Standing: Verdi´s secretary and Astore Giacomelli.  Size is 9.75 x 6.8 inches, in excellent condition.