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Vanessa Redgrave; Sir Michael Redgrave

1 of 22 portraits of Vanessa Redgrave

by Yousuf Karsh
bromide print, 1954
10 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in. (267 mm x 290 mm)
Given by the photographer, Yousuf Karsh, 1991
Primary Collection
NPG P490(67)

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Sir Michael Redgrave (1908-1985), Actor. Sitter in 34 portraits.
Vanessa Redgrave (1937-), Actress; daughter of Sir Michael Redgrave. Sitter associated with 22 portraits.

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Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002), Photographer. Artist of 153 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

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Sir Michael and Vanessa Redgrave, father and daughter, hail from one of the most famous theatrical families of the twentieth century. Sir Michael's most famous film roles included The Way to the Stars (1945) and The Dam Busters (1955); Vanessa's include Blow Up (1966) Julia(1976) and Howards End (1992).