Mojica, José. (1895–1974). Signed Portrait to MET/Chicago Rehearsal Pianist.
Evocative signed doubleweight photographic print of a Carl Bohnen illustration of the Mexican tenor and film actor who retired from show business to become a Franciscan friar. Mojica has inscribed to Charles Drumheller, tenor and longtime rehearsal pianist at the Metropolitan and Chicago Lyric Opera, "To my friend Charlie / Drumheller with my / sincere affection / José Mojica / 1926" in blue ink. Photocraft photographer's stamp to verso together with stamps from the Chicago Civic Opera Company. Light rippling to edges, else in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Mojica, José. (1895–1974). Signed Portrait to MET/Chicago Rehearsal Pianist.
Evocative signed doubleweight photographic print of a Carl Bohnen illustration of the Mexican tenor and film actor who retired from show business to become a Franciscan friar. Mojica has inscribed to Charles Drumheller, tenor and longtime rehearsal pianist at the Metropolitan and Chicago Lyric Opera, "To my friend Charlie / Drumheller with my / sincere affection / José Mojica / 1926" in blue ink. Photocraft photographer's stamp to verso together with stamps from the Chicago Civic Opera Company. Light rippling to edges, else in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).