22 of the most famous photographers from the UK

Angus McBean

1904 – 1990
Angus McBean was a Welsh photographer who enjoyed surrealist photography and was one of the most influential and famous portrait photographers of the 20^th century. He is particularly well known for his work photographing Vivien Leigh and the The Beatles’ first album cover. Not many photographers can add that claim to their name! McBean also took portraits of other high-profile celebrities of his time including Agatha Christie, Audrey Hepburn and Noel Coward.
View a selection of his work via ngp.orh.uk.

© Angus McBean

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