Author Portrait, W H Auden, seated in conversation with Philip Spender (1943-)
GERSON, Mark (1921- )
Published by London, 1972
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Framed and glazed bromide print, portrait of poet W H Auden (1907-1973), seated in conversation with Philip Spender, Auden's godson, and nephew of Stephen Spender, at a Faber party in October, 1972. Auden's poem, Epistle to a Godson (1969), was written for him. With Gerson's pencilled signature to lower right hand side of backing board, and the initials FBIPP (Fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photographers). To rear, Gerson's stamp, with details of the event. No limitation mentioned. The frame measures 35x35.75cm and the visible image is approx. 20x22.5cm. Gerson made his reputation as a portrait photographer of literary figures, and his images count among some of the most compelling of the genre. Seller Inventory # 00005076
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Title: Author Portrait, W H Auden, seated in ...
Publisher: London
Publication Date: 1972
Condition: Fine
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