Sir Alfred Jules Ayer
(1910-1989), PhilosopherSitter in 13 portraits
Philosopher; Ayer held chairs in philosophy at Oxford University and University College, London. His best-known publication, Language, Truth and Logic (1936), was the leading British statement of logical positivism, his ideas were seen as a radical departure from established philosophy. He was also popularly known after the War as a participant on the radio discussion programme, the Brains Trust.
by Bern Schwartz
dye transfer print, 20 November 1976
NPG P1139
by Humphrey Ocean
oil on canvas, 1985
NPG 5823
by Walter Bird
bromide print, 22 February 1965
NPG x163793
by Patrick Lichfield
archival inkjet print, July 1967
NPG x128493
by Paul Joyce
bromide print on card mount, June 1975
NPG x13402
by Roger George Clark
bromide print, 13 November 1978
NPG x15079
by Geoff Howard
bromide fibre print, May 1978
NPG x126100
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