Roald Dahl
(1916-1990), WriterSitter in 6 portraits
Roald Dahl is best-known as the author of enduringly popular children's books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1967), The Witches (1983) and Matilda (1988). He also wrote screenplays and adult fiction.
by John Benton-Harris
bromide print, July 1976
NPG P789
by Dmitri Kasterine
modern bromide print from original negative, 2009, based on a work of 1976
NPG P1325
by Carl Van Vechten
bromide press print, 20 April 1954
NPG x194361
by Stephen Hyde
resin print, September 1982
NPG x24939
Related People
- Lucy Dahl (daughter)
- Ophelia Magdalena Dahl (daughter)
- Sophie Dahl (granddaughter)
- Theo Matthew Dahl (son)
- Patricia Neal (wife)
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