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Irving Penn Portraits
National Portrait Gallery
London
United Kingdom
Wed, 17th March 2010 - Sun, 6th June 2010
Irving Penn was one of the most distinguished photographers of our time. Focusing on his portraits of major cultural figures over the last seven decades, Irving Penn Portraits is a glorious celebration of his work in this genre.
The exhibition includes over 120 exquisite prints, many vintage, ranging from his earliest portraits for Vogue magazine in 1944 to the present day. The variety and significance of sitters in Penn’s photographs is extraordinary. Among those featured in the exhibition are Truman Capote, Christian Dior, Duke Ellington, Alfred Hitchcock, Al Pacino, Edith Piaf and Pablo Picasso.
The exhibition includes over 120 exquisite prints, many vintage, ranging from his earliest portraits for Vogue magazine in 1944 to the present day. The variety and significance of sitters in Penn’s photographs is extraordinary. Among those featured in the exhibition are Truman Capote, Christian Dior, Duke Ellington, Alfred Hitchcock, Al Pacino, Edith Piaf and Pablo Picasso.
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National Portrait Gallery
St Martin's Place
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London WC2H 0HE
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Access to the Gallery for wheelchair users is via the Orange Street ramp entrance and the Gift shop entrance, on St Martin's Place.The Heinz Archive and Library entrance is at the National Portrait Gallery's administrative offices located on Orange Street opposite the ramp.
Concessions*
Disabled visitors pay concessionary rates and carers are entitled to free admission.Concessionary rates also apply to senior citizens, ES40 cardholders and students in full-time education.
*Concessions may not be available for special events.
Notes
• Please note that photography is not allowed anywhere in the Gallery• The Gallery will be closed 24, 25, 26 December