Cliburn, Van. (1934–2013). Early Signed Candid Photograph.
Signed small original snapshot candid portrait of the American pianist as a young man, taken by and inscribed to Paul McMahon. 4.5 x 3.25 inches (11.4 x 8.3 cm). Inscription to a darker area of the image, though better contrast to the signature and in fine condition.
"At the age of 23, Van Cliburn achieved worldwide recognition when he won the inaugural International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1958. Cliburn toured domestically and overseas. He played for royalty, heads of state, and every U.S president from Harry S. Truman to Barack Obama." Wikipedia
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.
Cliburn, Van. (1934–2013). Early Signed Candid Photograph.
Signed small original snapshot candid portrait of the American pianist as a young man, taken by and inscribed to Paul McMahon. 4.5 x 3.25 inches (11.4 x 8.3 cm). Inscription to a darker area of the image, though better contrast to the signature and in fine condition.
"At the age of 23, Van Cliburn achieved worldwide recognition when he won the inaugural International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1958. Cliburn toured domestically and overseas. He played for royalty, heads of state, and every U.S president from Harry S. Truman to Barack Obama." Wikipedia
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.