Marcus Adams
(1875-1959), PhotographerSitter in 33 portraits
Artist associated with 154 portraits
Son of the photographer Walton Adams. Travelled around Britain making architectural photographs for the British Archaeological Society and for books by C.E.Keyser. Established a reputation as a leading child photographer. In 1919 he joined up with Bertram Park and his wife Yvonne Gregory to form the 'Three Photographers' maintaining his own style and studio but sharing use of printing, retouching and darkroom staff. In 1926, took first official photographs of the Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II) and continued up to 1956 in a sitting with Princess Anne. His son Gilbert Adams assisted in his early years but later established his own highly successful career as a photographer.
King Charles III; Queen Elizabeth II; Princess Anne
by Marcus Adams, published by Lansdowne Publishing Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, (6 November 1954)
NPG x193064
Marcus Adams; King Charles III; Queen Elizabeth II; Princess Anne
by Marcus Adams
gelatin silver print, 1954
NPG x199858
King Charles III; Queen Elizabeth II; Princess Anne
by Marcus Adams
gelatin silver print, 1954
NPG x199859
by Marcus Adams, published by Lansdowne Publishing Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, 15 August 1955
NPG x138095
by Marcus Adams, published by Lansdowne Publishing Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, 15 August 1955
NPG x138096
by Marcus Adams, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons
bromide postcard print, 20 July 1956
NPG x138093
by Marcus Adams, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons
bromide postcard print, 20 July 1956
NPG x138094
by Marcus Adams, issued by Carreras Tobacco Company
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
NPG D49298
by Marcus Adams, issued by Carreras Tobacco Company
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
NPG D49299
issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills, after Marcus Adams
relief halftone cigarette card, 1937 (1936)
NPG D47266
'The Royal Princesses' (Queen Elizabeth II; Princess Margaret)
issued by W.D. & H.O. Wills, after Marcus Adams
relief halftone cigarette card, 1937 (1936)
NPG D47268
Pamela Margaret Elizabeth Berry (née Smith), Lady Hartwell
by Marcus Adams
bromide print, 1922
NPG x35919
by Marcus Adams
half-plate glass negative, 14 March 1928
NPG x132040
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