Park, Merle. (b. 1937). Signed Photograph in "La Bayadère".
Signed Royal Opera House promotional photograph of the British ballet dancer, who has inscribed "To Paul / with Best Wishes," in costume for a Royal Ballet production of La Bayadère. Royal Opera House stamp to verso. Light edge wear, else very fine. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19 x 24.1 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.
Park, Merle. (b. 1937). Signed Photograph in "La Bayadère".
Signed Royal Opera House promotional photograph of the British ballet dancer, who has inscribed "To Paul / with Best Wishes," in costume for a Royal Ballet production of La Bayadère. Royal Opera House stamp to verso. Light edge wear, else very fine. 7.5 x 9.5 inches (19 x 24.1 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.