Conrad Veidt
7 of 8 portraits of Conrad Veidt
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Conrad Veidt
by Curt Meyer, published by Ross-Verlag
matte bromide postcard print, late 1920s
5 3/8 in. x 3 3/8 in. (135 mm x 87 mm) overall
Bequeathed by Patrick O'Connor, 2010
Photographs Collection
NPG Ax160463
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- Curt Meyer, Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- Ross-Verlag, Postcard publisher. Artist or producer associated with 52 portraits.
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