Striking signed photograph of the English ballerina in costume for a Royal Ballet production of Swan Lake, boldly signed "Margot Fonteyn Arias" in black ink. A superb example of her signature. The Royal Ballet stamps to verso. Light area of toning to right margin, small crease to upper right corner, else very fine. 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.
Striking signed photograph of the English ballerina in costume for a Royal Ballet production of Swan Lake, boldly signed "Margot Fonteyn Arias" in black ink. A superb example of her signature. The Royal Ballet stamps to verso. Light area of toning to right margin, small crease to upper right corner, else very fine. 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.