Pears, Peter. (1910–1986). Signed Photograph. Signed half-length portrait of the English tenor, professional and domestic partner of composer Benjamin Britten for many years standing outside a brick building. Hand stamp of photographer Clive Strutt, Leiston, England, to verso. Inscribed to Paul McMahon, dated 1969. 8.5 x 6.5 inches (21.8 x 16.5 cm). In fine condition.
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.
Pears, Peter. (1910–1986). Signed Photograph. Signed half-length portrait of the English tenor, professional and domestic partner of composer Benjamin Britten for many years standing outside a brick building. Hand stamp of photographer Clive Strutt, Leiston, England, to verso. Inscribed to Paul McMahon, dated 1969. 8.5 x 6.5 inches (21.8 x 16.5 cm). In fine condition.
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.