John Banting

Photograph of Elisabeth Margaret ‘Lolly’ Spender’s chest

1937–8

John Banting, ‘Photograph of Elisabeth Margaret ‘Lolly’ Spender’s chest’ 1937–8 — © The estate of Humphrey Spender

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Created by: John Banting 1902–1971
Title: Photograph of Elisabeth Margaret ‘Lolly’ Spender’s chest
Date: 1937–8
Medium: Black and white photograph
Dimensions: 197 x 199 mm
Description: Taken by Humphrey Spender.
Format: Photograph - print
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased from the Anthony d'Offay Gallery, August 1977.
Reference: TGA 779/8/175

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Papers, photographs and correspondence of John Banting TGA 779 (137)

Photographs TGA 779/8 (88)

Photograph of Elisabeth Margaret 'Lolly' Spender's chest TGA 779/8/175

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