Callas, Maria. (1923–1977) Original 1955 Chicago Bagarozy PhotographA fine 7 x 9 inch photograph, with the original press clipping attached to verso. Still in costume after performing Madama Butterfly at the Chicago Lyric Opera, Callas is shown shouting at the U. S. Marshall who had served her with court summonses as she walked into the wings after her onstage suicide. She had just walked backstage celebrating her triumph, and as the audience continued to applaud, Maria was approached by Marshal Stanley Pringle, who