Sir Ove Arup
(1895-1988), Civil engineerSitter in 4 portraits
Civil engineer; senior partner of the international firm of consulting engineers Ove Arup and Partners (from 1949); involved in numerous projects, including the Sydney Opera House, the Barbican Centre and the footbridge over the Wear near Dunelm House in Durham.
by Diana Brandenburger
bronze head, 1987
NPG 5968
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 25 April 1969
NPG x163675
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 25 April 1969
NPG x163676
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 4 February 1969
NPG x163677
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