Cunningham, Merce. (1919-2009). Signed Photograph.
Signed Penny Brogden photograph of the American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of the American avant garde for more than 50 years. Cunningham, who was to perform with the Concert Dance Company of Boston on April 13, 1986, has inscribed "To Paul / with best wishes / Merce Cunningham" in black ink to the lower right margin. Two Concert Dance Co. of Boston labels to verso. Light crease to upper right corner, overall in fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 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.
Cunningham, Merce. (1919-2009). Signed Photograph.
Signed Penny Brogden photograph of the American dancer and choreographer who was at the forefront of the American avant garde for more than 50 years. Cunningham, who was to perform with the Concert Dance Company of Boston on April 13, 1986, has inscribed "To Paul / with best wishes / Merce Cunningham" in black ink to the lower right margin. Two Concert Dance Co. of Boston labels to verso. Light crease to upper right corner, overall in fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 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.