Kirsten, Dorothy. (1910–1992)

Signed Photograph

Evocative original Louis Milançon photograph of the American soprano on stage as Manon in Puccini's Manon Lescaut, ca. 1949.  Kirsten, who had an illustrious career at the Metropolitan Opera, has inscribed "To Paul / Dorothy Kirsten" in black ink.  Several staple holes lining the edges, else 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. (20310)
Signed Photograph
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