Marchesi Blance CDV Photo – Vintage French Mezzo-Soprano Portrait playbills opera shown backstage in the costume

shown backstage in the costume for the title role of Verdi's Aida at the Vienna State Opera in 1963

Violin and Julius Rontgen

film and television - one of the world's most famous operatic designers

Typed letter with the letterhead of the State House in Boston signed by him

costumes designed by Leon Bakst

Marchesi Blance CDV Photo – Vintage French Mezzo-Soprano Portrait playbills opera shown backstage in the costumeMarchesi Blance CDV Photo is a rare and collectible vintage photograph capturing the elegance of the renowned French mezzo soprano (18631940). This beautifully preserved carte de visite (CDV) was produced by the famed photographer Disderi in Paris, showcasing Marchesi in one of her celebrated roles. The photograph measures 2. 3 x 4 inches and features ink writing at the bottom by a third hand, adding unique historical value to this collectible.