Vickers, Jon. (1926-2015). Signed Photograph as Samson in "Samson et Dalila".
Signed Louis Mélançon photograph of the powerful Canadian tenor in costume as Samson for a Metropolitan Opera production of Santi-Saën's Samson et Dalila. Vickers has inscribed "To Paul / Best wishes– / Jon Vickers" in black ink to the lower portion of the image. Press note and Metropolitan Opera Press Department label to verso. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 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.
Vickers, Jon. (1926-2015). Signed Photograph as Samson in "Samson et Dalila".
Signed Louis Mélançon photograph of the powerful Canadian tenor in costume as Samson for a Metropolitan Opera production of Santi-Saën's Samson et Dalila. Vickers has inscribed "To Paul / Best wishes– / Jon Vickers" in black ink to the lower portion of the image. Press note and Metropolitan Opera Press Department label to verso. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 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.