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Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Anderson, Jon. (1937–2018)] Autograph Letter and Inscribed Photograph of Drawing
Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Anderson, Jon. (1937–2018)] Autograph Letter and Inscribed Photograph of Drawing
Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Anderson, Jon. (1937–2018)] Autograph Letter and Inscribed Photograph of Drawing
Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Anderson, Jon. (1937–2018)] Autograph Letter and Inscribed Photograph of Drawing
Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Anderson, Jon. (1937–2018)] Autograph Letter and Inscribed Photograph of Drawing
Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Anderson, Jon. (1937–2018)] Autograph Letter and Inscribed Photograph of Drawing
Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Anderson, Jon. (1937–2018)] Autograph Letter and Inscribed Photograph of Drawing
Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Anderson, Jon. (1937–2018)] Autograph Letter and Inscribed Photograph of Drawing
Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Anderson, Jon. (1937–2018)]. Autograph Letter and Inscribed Photograph of Drawing.

Autograph letter signed from the American painter.  Weston, Conn. August 28, 1992.  1 p.  In full: "Dear Paul McMahon:  Thank you very much  for your note and for your article.  It made me forget how bored I am about myself as subject matter. I actually enjoyed it and when I need to be UN bored I can reread it.  Jon and I both enjoyed our meeting at the Sutherlands' and hope for another with you sometime. / Here's a snapshot (of you know who) of a recent drawing. / Many good wishes, Paul Cadmus.  P. S.  Did you send a copy of your interview to Midtown Payson?  I think it would be appreciated.  11 x 8.5 inches (28 x 21.6 cm).  In fine condition.  With original autograph envelope.

The "recent drawing"—that is, a photograph of it—is also in the envelope.  The autograph caption to verso identifies the drawing as "Jon Reading: NM248 / 1992 16 1/4 x 11 1/2'' / crayons on hand toned paper / Cadmus."  The photograph, unevenly cut, measures approximately 4.25 x 3.5 inches (11 x 8.5 cm).  The drawing shows Jon Anderson, Cadmus's domestic partner and model since 1965, as a seated nude Rückenfigur reading a book.  The drawing is now at the Moore Gallery in Washington, D.C.  "Midtown Payson" is a gallery in New York.

Paul Cadmus was widely known for his egg tempera paintings of gritty social interactions in urban settings. He also produced many highly finished drawings of single nude male figures.  His paintings combine elements of eroticism and social critique in a style often called magic realism.

From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.

Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Anderson, Jon. (1937–2018)] Autograph Letter and Inscribed Photograph of Drawing

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Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Anderson, Jon. (1937–2018)]. Autograph Letter and Inscribed Photograph of Drawing.

Autograph letter signed from the American painter.  Weston, Conn. August 28, 1992.  1 p.  In full: "Dear Paul McMahon:  Thank you very much  for your note and for your article.  It made me forget how bored I am about myself as subject matter. I actually enjoyed it and when I need to be UN bored I can reread it.  Jon and I both enjoyed our meeting at the Sutherlands' and hope for another with you sometime. / Here's a snapshot (of you know who) of a recent drawing. / Many good wishes, Paul Cadmus.  P. S.  Did you send a copy of your interview to Midtown Payson?  I think it would be appreciated.  11 x 8.5 inches (28 x 21.6 cm).  In fine condition.  With original autograph envelope.

The "recent drawing"—that is, a photograph of it—is also in the envelope.  The autograph caption to verso identifies the drawing as "Jon Reading: NM248 / 1992 16 1/4 x 11 1/2'' / crayons on hand toned paper / Cadmus."  The photograph, unevenly cut, measures approximately 4.25 x 3.5 inches (11 x 8.5 cm).  The drawing shows Jon Anderson, Cadmus's domestic partner and model since 1965, as a seated nude Rückenfigur reading a book.  The drawing is now at the Moore Gallery in Washington, D.C.  "Midtown Payson" is a gallery in New York.

Paul Cadmus was widely known for his egg tempera paintings of gritty social interactions in urban settings. He also produced many highly finished drawings of single nude male figures.  His paintings combine elements of eroticism and social critique in a style often called magic realism.

From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.

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