Vittucci, Matteo. (19019–2011) & Goya, Carola. (1906 - 1994) [Lindquist, John. (1910-1985)]
Collection of Signed Photographs
Collection of nine photographs signed by the American dancer and choreographer who specialized in Spanish dance and was a celebrated authority on ethnic dance forms. Of the nine photographs, two are credited to Jack Mitchell of New York, one to Sal Terracina of New York, and five are stamped to verso by John Lindquist, the official photographer of Jacob's Pillow. All photographs are inscribed "To Paul," with varying accompanying messages, including 4 inscribed and signed additionally by his wife Carola Goya, another American, with whom he formed the Spanish dance team of Goya and Matteo in 1954. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).The couple brought traditional dance forms from throughout the world — including Japan and India — to dance audiences and students in the United States for more than 30 years. They taught annually and performed regularly at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival for many years. Matteo also wrote a highly praised text, “The Language of Spanish Dance: A Dictionary and Reference Manual,” as well as “Woods That Dance,” a book about castanets for which he devised a notation system.
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. (20316)
Signed Photograph Signature Dance