Serrano, Lupe. (b. 1930) & Bruhn, Erik. (1928–1986)
Signed Program Photograph
Signed halftone photograph of the Chilean-born ballerina and the Danish dancer and choreographer, taken from a concert program of the American Ballet Theatre. Each has signed boldly in blue pen and the signatures have been dated in the collector's hand: December 12, 1956 and January 4, 1957. Small tear at the right edge and some mounting remnants on the verso; overall in fine condition. 8 x 10.5 inches (22.5 x 26.8 cm).Serrano joined the American Ballet Theatre as a principal in 1953, after dancing with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Bruhn, while a fixture of the Royal Danish Ballet, took several sabbaticals from the company in the early 1950's to dance with the American Ballet Theatre.
From the collection of Monique Paravicini Simon (1916-2003), who was active in the world of dance and involved in the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo. (15155)
Signed Photograph Dance