Sir Geoffrey Johnson Smith
1 portrait of Sir Geoffrey Johnson Smith
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Geoffrey Johnson Smith
by Hubert Leslie
cut paper silhouette, late 1920s
Given by Hubert John Leslie, 1975
Reference Collection
NPG D468
Sitterback to top
- Sir Geoffrey Johnson Smith (1924-2010), Captain, television presenter and Conservative politician; MP for Holborn & St Pancras, East Grinstead and Wealden. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistback to top
- Hubert John Leslie (1890-1976), Silhouettist, entertainer and teacher. Artist or producer of 700 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
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