1897, PARIS, FRANCE: The celebrated french singer soprano Emma Calvé (Rosa Emma Calvet, 1858-1942) in the role of SAPHO byJules MASSENET, from the novel by ALPHONSE DAUDET, at Theatre de l'Opéra Comique, Paris. Original poster advertising by painter JEAN DE PALEOLOGUE. Calvé was probably the most famous French female opera singer of the Belle Epoque. Calve' was a lesbian of circle of most rich american heiress Winnaretta Singer De Polignac in Paris