Helen Lessore
(1907-1994), Artist; founder of Beaux Arts GallerySitter in 9 portraits
Born in London to Jewish parents, Lessore studied at the Slade School of Art. In 1931 she became secretary at the Beaux Arts Gallery, whose director was sculptor Frederick Lessore They married in 1934 and upon his death in 1951, she took over the directorship. Many of Lessore's artists gained distinguished reputations, including John Bratby, Frank Auerbach and Leon Kossoff. The work of Walter Sickert was regularly shown at the gallery until its closure in 1965.
by Lord Snowdon
bromide print, 30 September 1963
NPG P797(31)
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1959
NPG x132991
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1959
NPG x134813
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1959
NPG x134814
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1959
NPG x134815
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1959
NPG x134816
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1959
NPG x134817
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1959
NPG x134818
by Michael Ward
selenium-toned archival bromide print, 6 October 1987
NPG x46559
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