Lehmann, Lotte. (1888–1976). Signed Portrait.
Unusual signed doubleweight photograph of a drawn portrait of the German-American singer. Inscribed to Paul McMahon, dated 1962. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.4 cm). In fine condition.
Lotte Lehmann gave her American debut in 1930, regularly performed at the Met from 1934 and permanently settled in the U.S. in 1938, refusing to perform in Nazi Germany.
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.
Lehmann, Lotte. (1888–1976). Signed Portrait.
Unusual signed doubleweight photograph of a drawn portrait of the German-American singer. Inscribed to Paul McMahon, dated 1962. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.4 cm). In fine condition.
Lotte Lehmann gave her American debut in 1930, regularly performed at the Met from 1934 and permanently settled in the U.S. in 1938, refusing to perform in Nazi Germany.
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.