E. Caruso. Fine large autograph caricature of the composer Leoncavallo, signed and inscribed ("Enrico Caruso 1907")

Enrico Caruso

Fine large autograph caricature of Ruggero Leoncavallo, signed and inscribed ("Enrico Caruso 1907")

in black crayon on paper, 1 page, folio (c.35.6 x 21.5cm), 1907, staining at edges from remains of former mounting with adhesive tape, editorial stamp to verso

Roles in the operas of Leoncavallo were central to Caruso's repertory, particularly Canio in Pagliacci. In 1907 alone he performed the role in Baltimore, Chicago, Milwaukee, London and Hamburg.