Hans Wild
(1912-1969), PhotographerSitter in 2 portraits
Artist of 1 portrait
Photographer from 1936. Worked for Life magazine from 1938 taking assignments in America, France and Italy until 1946 (including a famous cover picture of Winston Churchill). Returned to London to set up his own studio in Chelsea specialising in fashion and theatre but predominantly working for industry. His dance photographs appeared in the Richard Buckle's Ballet magazine.
Laurence Olivier as Henry V in 'Henry V'
by Hans Wild
vintage print, 1943
NPG x194151
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