Cadmus, Paul. (1904-1999) [Schendler, Virginia. (1960–2018)]
Signed Photograph
Signed portrait of the American painter and graphic artist by Virginia Schendler for Midtown Payson Galleries, New York. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. No date. Label with credits mounted to verso. Square frame (7 x 7 inches) printed to oblong 8-by-10-inch (25.7 x 20.2 cm) photo paper. Inscription slightly smudged, else in fine condition.The picture shows Cadmus in his late years. 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. (22612)
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