Sir Michael Kemp Tippett







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Sir Michael Kemp Tippett
by J.S. Lewinski
bromide print, June 1977
12 1/4 in. x 17 3/8 in. (310 mm x 442 mm)
Purchased, 2004
Primary Collection
NPG P1065
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- Jorge ('J.S.') Lewinski (1921-2008), Photographer. Artist or producer of 104 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
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