CALLAS Maria / Μαρία Κάλλας. Portrait of the legendary diva, from the opera “La Traviata” in Teatro alla Scala, 1955, with handwritten signature “Maria Meneghini Callas” and date “1958” on lower part of the photograph. The photograph depicts Callas as Violetta dressed in an impressive late 19th century costume, from the famous revival of La traviata at La Scala in 1955 directed by Luchino Visconti. Very clean and fine impression of the signature, in royal blue ink. Photo dim. 10.5 x 15 cm. Photographed by Erio Piccagliani / Milano, the house photographer for La Scala Opera House. Photographer’s cachet on verso.