McBean, Angus, 1904-1990

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Dates:
Birth 1904-06-08
Death 1990-06-09
Britons,
English,

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Epithet: photographer

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000210.0x000254

Angus McBean was born in South Wales in June of 1904 and the family later moved to Scotland. He was a photographer active in London who photographed most of the important stage productions in London, Stratford-on-Avon, Glyndebourne, and Aldeburgh, from the 1930s through the early 1970s. His work has been associated with surrealism.

From the description of Angus McBean photographs, 1936-1970. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 659329723

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  • Actors and actresses
  • Portrait photography
  • Stage photography

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  • Photographers

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