Roy Campbell
(1901-1957), Poet and translatorIgnatius Royston Dunnachie ('Roy') Campbell
Sitter in 12 portraits
Writer and translator; born in South Africa and known for his satirical works and autobiographies, including Broken Record (1934) and Light on a Dark Horse (1951), Campbell was heavily criticised by the Bloomsbury Group for the fascist opinions expressed in his writing. A controversial figure throughout his life, he converted to Catholicism in 1935 and supported Franco in Spain.
by Howard Coster
vintage print, 1936
NPG x1769
by Howard Coster
vintage print, 1936
NPG x1770
by Howard Coster
bromide print, 1936
NPG Ax136152
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1936
NPG x10252
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1936
NPG x10253
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1936
NPG x10254
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1936
NPG x10255
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1936
NPG x10256
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1936
NPG x10257
by Howard Coster
bromide print, 1936
NPG x1771
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