Thursday, June 05, 2008

Yousef Karsh at the National Portrait Gallery, Room 33
Until 6 July 2008
Entrance free

This display marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Yousuf Karsh, one of the most important portrait photographers of the twentieth century. Fascinated by 'greatness', Karsh photographed many eminent public figures, from world leaders to Hollywood stars, during a career that spanned seven decades.

For more info - click here.


Sir Winston Churchill
by Yousuf Karsh, 1941
© estate of Yousuf Karsh

George Bernard Shaw
by Yousuf Karsh, 1943
© estate of Yousuf Karsh



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