Shawn, Ted. (1891–1972) & Denis, Ruth St. (1879–1968) Signed PhotographLarge evocative signed original doubleweight Townsend of New York photograph of the two great modern dance pioneers. 10. 5 x 13. 75 inches, 1 inch repaired tear from right edge, crease through bottom right hand corner, neither affecting the signed area and otherwise fine. Ted Shawn was a key figure in the founding period of modern dance. With his wife, Ruth St. Denis, he founded and performed in the "Denishawn" company, mentoring among other famous