De Luca, Giuseppe. (1876-1950) Signed Photograph8 x 10 doubleweight Mishkin portrait photograph, boldly signed and inscribed in white ink by the supreme Italian baritone. Dated 1932, fine. One of the leading Bel Canto singers of the century, he created several important roles including Michonnet in "Adriana Levouvreur," Paquero in "Goyescas," the title role of "Gianni Schicci," and Sharpless in "Madama Butterfly. " Among his students was the great Leonard Warren.