Signed Photograph

Striking photograph of the Soviet violinist playing his instrument.  Kogan has signed in black ink with his name alone to the upper right.  S. Hurok Presents stamp to verso.  In very fine condition.  7.25 x 9.25 inches (18.4 x 23.5 cm.). A scarce and ideal example!

"After David Oistrakh, Kogan was considered the foremost Soviet violinist, and one of the most accomplished instrumentalists of the day.  Kogan’s approach, however, was more objective, less emotional than Oistrakh’s.  His tone was leaner, his vibrato tighter, his temperament cooler and more controlled.  His intonation was pure and his technical mastery absolute.  He showed his versatility in concert series ranging from the complete Bach solo works to the Paganini Caprices." (Grove Music Online)

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. (20740)

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Signed Photograph

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