Plisetskaya, Maya. (1925–2015)

Signed Photograph

Candid color photograph of the Soviet-born ballerina, choreographer, director, and actress who embodied the Bolshoi Theater in the second half of the twentieth century, signed "M Plisetskaya."  Kodak stamp to verso dated December 1962.  Crease to lower right quarter corner, else fine.  10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 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. (19422)
Signed Photograph
Dance