Angus McBean
(1904-1990), PhotographerSitter in 79 portraits
Artist associated with 283 portraits
Began his career in the theatre as mask-maker and scenery designer before turning to full-time theatre photography. McBean is renowned for his theatrical and inventive photography of the 1930s and 1940s. Imitated throughout his career, his influence especially in advertising is still prominent today. In 1935 he opened his own studio; and his prominent style was soon being published in glossy magazines. The Surrealist Exhibition in 1936 was an influence on McBean's theatrical portraits. After the Second World War he opened a larger studio in Covent Garden, and in the 1940s and 1950s was inundated with commissions from theatre companies. In the 1960s McBean photographed the Beatles for their first album.
by Angus McBean
bromide print, 1957
NPG x39310
by Angus McBean
bromide print, 1958
NPG x39311
by Angus McBean
vintage bromide print mounted as a Christmas card, 1959
NPG x125282
by Angus McBean
bromide print photomontage, 1960
NPG x39317
by Angus McBean
vintage bromide print mounted as a Christmas card, 1961
NPG x131155
by Angus McBean
bromide print, 1962
NPG x39312
by Angus McBean
vintage bromide print mounted as a Christmas card, 1963
NPG x131156
by Angus McBean
vintage bromide print mounted as a Christmas card, 1964
NPG x131157
by Angus McBean
bromide print, 1965
NPG x39315
by Angus McBean
bromide postcard print, 1965
NPG x125283
by Angus McBean
vintage bromide print, 1965
NPG x127126
by Angus McBean
bromide print photomontage, 1966
NPG x39313
by Godfrey Argent
glossy bromide print, 1970s
NPG x165812
by Angela Gorgas
modern bromide print from original negative, 1977
NPG x133011
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Theresa Mackey
03 October 2022, 18:57
Yes. My great aunt Gladys had all of his personal Christmas Cards. She was his PA.