Benjamin Britten
1 portrait of Benjamin Britten
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Benjamin Britten
by Unknown photographer
bromide print, September 1923
5 1/4in. x 3 1/8in. (132 mm x 81 mm)
Given by the Britten estate, 1981
Photographs Collection
NPG x15178
Sitterback to top
- (Edward) Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten (1913-1976), Composer. Sitter in 120 portraits, Artist or producer of 5 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Unknown photographer, Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 6584 portraits.
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Benjamin Britten: A Life in Pictures (5 November 2013 - 30 June 2014)
Events of 1923back to top
Current affairs
Stanley Baldwin begins the first of three terms of government as Conservative Prime Minister following the resignation of Andrew Bonar Law.Art and science
Bolton Wanderers beat West Ham United in the first FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The Cup Final was held at Wembley every year except during the war until 2000.International
Hitler attempts to take power in Germany with the Munich Beer Hall Putsch. On the 8th November Hitler and the SA stormed a meeting of the ruling 'triumvirs' forcing them to support a march on Berlin. The coup, however, failed and Hitler was arrested and sentences to five years in prison.Comments back to top
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