[Dance] Graham, Martha. (1894–1991) [Alexander, Cris. (1920–2012)]
Signed Photograph of Martha Graham as Medea in Cave of Heart
Striking and large gelatin silver print, 13 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (33.7 x 26.0 cm), framed. Signed and inscribed "For...Todd/with gratitude and/affection/Martha Graham" within the composition. Minor printing flaws and minor indentations to the emulsion, else fine. Not examined out of the gilted wood frame.While he began his career as a Broadway actor in the 1940s, Alexander Cris is perhaps best remembered for his work as portrait photographer of friends in his milieu, including Martha Graham, Vivien Leigh, Andy Warhol, and Gloria Vanderbilt. In his later years, he was the official photographer for the New York City Ballet company, and from 1980 to 1986 was a senior photographer for Warhol's magazine, Interview. (9968)
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