Terry O'Neill
(1938-2019), PhotographerSitter in 2 portraits
Artist of 80 portraits
Born in the East End of London O'Neill first became a professional jazz musician at the age of 14. After doing his National service began his photographic career on the Daily Sketch (1960-3). Later went freelance for Vogue, Paris Match and Rolling Stone. During the 1960s and 1970s he became one of the world's most published photographers. His books include Legends (1985) and Celebrity (2003).
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by Terry O'Neill
bromide fibre print, 1984
NPG x126142
by Terry O'Neill
bromide fibre print, 1985
NPG x126162
by Terry O'Neill
digital R-type colour print from original transparency, April 1986
NPG x126152
by Terry O'Neill
digital R-type colour print from original transparency, April 1986
NPG x126153
George Harrison; Dhani Harrison
by Terry O'Neill
bromide fibre print, 1987
NPG x126134
by Terry O'Neill
digital R-type colour print from original transparency, 1988
NPG x126155
by Terry O'Neill
digital R-type colour print from original transparency, 1989
NPG x126154
by Terry O'Neill
digital R-type colour print from original transparency, 1989
NPG x126158
by Terry O'Neill
digital R-type colour print from original transparency, 1990
NPG x126159
by Terry O'Neill
R-type colour print from original transparency, 1992
NPG x126033
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; Queen Elizabeth II
by Terry O'Neill
digital R-type colour print from original transparency, 30 January 1992
NPG x126160
by Terry O'Neill
cibachrome print from original transparency, 1993
NPG x87441
by Terry O'Neill
cibachrome print from original transparency, 1993
NPG x87442
by Terry O'Neill
digital R-type colour print from original transparency, 1997
NPG x126157
Kathryn Blair; Euan Blair; Cherie Blair (née Booth); Tony Blair; Nicky Blair
by Terry O'Neill
R-type colour print from original transparency, 2001
NPG x126119
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