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Charlotte Rampling

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© Cecil Beaton Studio Archive, Sotheby's London

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Charlotte Rampling

by Cecil Beaton
vintage bromide print, 1972
14 in. x 14 in. (357 mm x 357 mm)
Accepted in lieu of tax by H.M. Government and allocated to the Gallery, 1991
Photographs Collection
NPG x40975

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  • Cecil Beaton (1904-1980), Photographer, designer and writer. Artist associated with 1112 portraits, Sitter associated with 361 portraits.

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