Bernstein, Leonard. (1918–1990). Early Signed Photograph.
Early signed photograph of the American conductor and composer, one of the titans of mid-century American music, who has inscribed "For Paul / Sincerely / Leonard Bernstein / 1952" in black ink. An attractive early Heinz bust portrait postcard photograph. Small pinhole above his head, else fine. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 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.
Bernstein, Leonard. (1918–1990). Early Signed Photograph.
Early signed photograph of the American conductor and composer, one of the titans of mid-century American music, who has inscribed "For Paul / Sincerely / Leonard Bernstein / 1952" in black ink. An attractive early Heinz bust portrait postcard photograph. Small pinhole above his head, else fine. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (9 x 14 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.