McBean, Angus (1904-1990) photographer and designer

John Gielgud as King Lear
Old Vic, 1940

Vintage large silver print photograph, signed on the mount, and inscribed verso

510 by 400mm (20 by 15¾ inches).

Regarded as the first real theatre production of the ‘War’ and a classic of King Lear, with Gielgud’s role described as of ‘Olympian Grandeur’

Provenance Collection David Ball

£1500

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