Peerce, Jan. (1904–1984). Signed Photograph as Don Ottavio in "Don Giovanni".
Signed photograph of the great American tenor, shown in costume for his role as Don Ottavio in Mozart's Don Giovanni, one of his last stage performances at the Metropolitan Opera. Peerce has boldly inscribed "To Paul / all best wishes / Jan Peerce / 1966" to the upper right in black ink. Light toning, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches; 20.3 x 25.4 cm.
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.
Peerce, Jan. (1904–1984). Signed Photograph as Don Ottavio in "Don Giovanni".
Signed photograph of the great American tenor, shown in costume for his role as Don Ottavio in Mozart's Don Giovanni, one of his last stage performances at the Metropolitan Opera. Peerce has boldly inscribed "To Paul / all best wishes / Jan Peerce / 1966" to the upper right in black ink. Light toning, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches; 20.3 x 25.4 cm.
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.