Nureyev, Rudolf. (1938–1993) [Round, Roy. (1929 - 2017)]. Signed Photograph. Signed doubleweight half-length silver gelatin portrait of the legendary Russian ballet dancer in a relaxed pose by Roy Round, London. Signature dated 1971 and stamped by the photographer on verso. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.2 cm). In fine condition.
Roy Round first made his name as a fashion photographer in the 1950s, but soon developed a notable speciality as a photographer of dance.
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.
Nureyev, Rudolf. (1938–1993) [Round, Roy. (1929 - 2017)]. Signed Photograph. Signed doubleweight half-length silver gelatin portrait of the legendary Russian ballet dancer in a relaxed pose by Roy Round, London. Signature dated 1971 and stamped by the photographer on verso. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.2 cm). In fine condition.
Roy Round first made his name as a fashion photographer in the 1950s, but soon developed a notable speciality as a photographer of dance.
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.