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ANGUS MCBEAN (1904-1990) David (Ball) sends Christmas greetings.
ANGUS MCBEAN (1904-1990) David (Ball) sends Christmas greetings.
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ANGUS MCBEAN (1904-1990)
David (Ball) sends Christmas greetings. Silver print mounted in a folded greeting card, the image measuring 165x117 mm; 6¼x4 inches, the mount 248x178 mm; 9¾x7 inches, with McBean's copyright stamp on mount verso. 1949. Angus McBean was known as a mask maker and set designer before turning to theatrical photography full time. Innovative and prolific, his style became hugely influential, particularly as a celebrity portrait photographer. McBean was arrested in 1944 on charges of homosexuality and was imprisoned for two years. Nevertheless, after the war, McBean successfully resumed his career. His photograph of the Fab Four served as the cover of The Beatles' first album Please Please Me.
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ANGUS MCBEAN (1904-1990) David (Ball) sends Christmas greetings.

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