(Frederick) Louis MacNeice (1907-1963), Poet
Sitter in 13 portraits
Born in Belfast, he lectured in Classics at Birmingham University and Bedford College, London. He was associated in the 1930s with the poets Auden and Spender. In 1941 he joined the BBC as a scriptwriter. His published works include Autumn Journal (1939), Collected Poems 1925-48 (1949), Solstices (1961), and his autobiography The Strings are False (1966).
by Nancy Culliford Sharp
oil on canvas, circa 1936
NPG 6628
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by Rollie McKenna
bromide print, 1954
NPG P1676
by Howard Coster
nitrate negative, 1942
NPG x1623
by Howard Coster
nitrate negative, 1942
NPG x1624
by Howard Coster
bromide print, 1942
NPG x22811
by Elliott & Fry
vintage print, 1945
NPG x90497
by Mark Gerson
modern bromide print, 23 June 1960
NPG x88256
by Mark Gerson
bromide print, 23 June 1960
NPG x20461
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Auden group
Poets
Place
Belfast
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