/ Portrait - NPG x133038; Angela Gorgas; Martin Amis
Angela Gorgas; Martin Amis
13 of 22 portraits of Martin Amis
© Angela Gorgas
by Angela Gorgas
bromide print, 1978
9 in. x 6 1/8 in. (229 mm x 154 mm) image size
Given by Angela Gorgas, 2008
Photographs Collection
NPG x133038
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Martin Louis Amis (1949-), Novelist; son of Sir Kingsley Amis. Sitter in 22 portraits.
Angela Gorgas (1948-), Photographer. Sitter in 2 portraits, Artist of 36 portraits.
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Angela Gorgas (1948-), Photographer. Artist of 36 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
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Place made: Spain (Ronda, Spain)
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