Original Kesslere of New York photograph of the Italian composer, who made his later career in the United States. He has inscribed and signed on the window mat over the image to fellow composer David Diamond: "For dear David D. / affectionately / Vittorio Rieti / New York, Nov. 1948" and has added an autograph musical quotation of four measures in C, 6/8 time. Photograph tipped to a card backing with a single strip of tape at the foot (rather heavily toned); inscription and signature on a window mat over the image. Photograph with one long vertical scratch at the left; backing and mat somewhat toned at the edges; overall very good. Photograph 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.2 cm), overall size 9.5 x 12.5 inches (24.5 x 32 cm).

From the collection of David Diamond, considered one of the preeminent American composers of his generation. He enjoyed wide success in the 1940's and 1950's, before the serial and modernist trends largely pushed him into the shadows. The New York Times described him as "part of what some considered a forgotten generation of great American symphonists, including Howard Hanson, Roy Harris, William Schuman, Walter Piston and Peter Mennin."