Bertana, Luisa - Signed Photograph in Nerone (1927) [LITERATURE] Pasternak instructed his typist Marina

Pasternak instructed his typist Marina Kazimirovna Baranovich to prepare copies of Stikhi iz romana v proze for distribution among friends

with some stains at top of photo not affecting the signature

a leading interpreter of bel canto and other Italian opera roles in the middle of the twentieth century

Each is 8 x 9

Bertana, Luisa - Signed Photograph in Nerone (1927) [LITERATURE] Pasternak instructed his typist MarinaArgentine mezzo soprano (1888 1933). Fine black and white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1927, shown as Rubria in Arrigo Boito's opera Nerone (worldpremiered at Teatro La Scala on May 1, 1924, conducted by Toscanini). Size is 3. 25 x 5. 1 inches, in excellent condition.