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Baron Laurence Olivier by Carl Van Vechten

By Hanine
No introduction is needed to Laurence Kerr Olivier aka Baron Olivier. In 1939, American writer and photographer Carl Van Vechten (1880-1964) shot this portrait of him.
vintage gelatin silver print, 17 June 1939
13 1/4 in. x 10 5/8 in. (335 mm x 270 mm)
© estate of Carl Van Vechten. I am not the author of this image.

For a superb photo from the set of HAMLET, click here and stay tuned for more portraits by Van Vechten, behind the scenes shots and film posters here

NPG P1126; Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier by Carl Van Vechten


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