Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece ‘Cavalleria rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. Original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Guigoni and Bossi of Milan, inscribed in black ink in Italian at the top of the image, and signed “Pietro Mascagni,” and dated August 26, 1902. Some scattered light foxing to image and border, as well as some light silvering to darker areas of image, but otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
