Edward James
(1907-1984), Poet, designer and patron of the artsSitter in 5 portraits
Poet, designer and patron of the arts, James was a passionate supporter of the Surrealist movement. He built up the finest private collection of Surrealist paintings and art objects, particularly the works of Salvador Dali, René Magritte and Max Ernst, and published John Betjeman's first works of poetry. He inherited considerable wealth, which allowed him to become patron of a number of artistic projects. In 1964 he founded the Edward James Foundation to support and teach artists and craftspeople.
by Norman Parkinson
chlorobromide print, late 1930s
NPG P1664
by Cecil Beaton
10 x 8 inch bromide contact print, 1931
NPG x40241
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1933
NPG x222276
by Yevonde
tri-colour separation negative, 1933
NPG x222277
by Brenda Herdman
bromide print, April 1982
NPG x35184
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