Stephen Ward
(1912-1963), Osteopath and artistSitter in 4 portraits
Artist of 2 portraits
Ward first exhibited sketches of his eminent patients in 1960 and contributed drawings to the Illustrated London News and Daily Telegraph. Through the editor, Sir Colin Coote, Ward was introduced to the Russian naval attaché, Yevgeny Ivanov in 1961. Thought to be a potential security risk as an intermediary, their relationship was followed by MI5.
by Unknown photographer
gelatin silver print, July 1961; printed June 1963
NPG x196121
by John Deakin, copied by Keystone Press Agency Ltd
bromide press print, 22 July 1963
NPG x199085
Stephen Ward while on his way to court with Pelham Pendennis Pound
by Unknown photographer
gelatin silver print, 24 July 1963
NPG x196122
Stephen Ward leaving court with Julia Gulliver
by Unknown photographer
gelatin silver print, 24 July 1963
NPG x196123
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