Forbes, Earle. (1897–1970) Signed PhotographSigned portrait of the American photographer best known for his nude male portraits. By Louis Mlancon, Metropolitan Opera House, New York City. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. 10 x 8 inches (25. 3 x 20. 2 cm). In fine condition. Earle Forbes was a dancer with Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shaw's Denishawn group, who began taking photographs with a box camera in the 1940s. Active from the 1940s to 1950s, Forbes was a self taught photographer who took pictures of