Barry Ryan
(1948-2021), Singer, composer and photographerSitter in 5 portraits
Artist of 6 portraits
Barry Ryan first came to the public's attention in the 1960s when he was part of a successful pop duo with his twin brother Paul. From the late 1970s he had a successful career as a fashion photographer and was published in magazines including Ritz, Deluxe and Zoom. In the 1990s he worked on a project compiling eighty portraits as a memorial to his brother who died in 1992.
by David Wedgbury
resin print, 1965
NPG x47350
Barry Ryan; Marion Ryan; Paul Ryan
by Keystone Press Agency Ltd
vintage print, 12 October 1965
NPG x194316
Sheet music cover for 'Have Pity on the Boy' by Paul and Barry Ryan (Paul Ryan; Barry Ryan)
published by Donna Music Limited, after Unknown photographer
halftone reproduction, published 1966
NPG D48532
Sheet music cover for 'Eloise' by Barry Ryan
published by Carlin Music Corporation, after Unknown photographer
halftone reproduction, published 1968
NPG D48533
Sheet music cover for 'It Is Written' by Barry Ryan
published by Ryan Music Ltd., after Unknown photographer
halftone reproduction, published 1971
NPG D48534
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