John Le Carré
(1931-2020), Novelist and intelligence officerJohn Le Carré (David John Moore Cornwell)
Sitter in 5 portraits
British novelist David Cornwell served as a diplomat in Germany and was best known for his espionage novels such as The Spy who came in from the Cold (1963) and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1974). Other works included Smiley's People, (1980) and A Perfect Spy (1986) which he wrote under the pseudonym of John le Carré.
by Lord Snowdon
vintage bromide print, 1 March 1989
NPG P822
by Franta Provaznik
bromide fibre print, February 1989
NPG x32722
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