Elisabeth Tomalin (1912–2012)
Elisabeth Tomalin (1912–2012)

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Edith Tudor-Hart specialised in Social Realist photography but also carried out some work as a studio photographer. This intimate portrait of fellow emigree Elisabeth Tomalin (née Wallach) was made for the sitter's professional use as a textile designer (she was then running a studio for Marks and Spencer). Tomalin's husband, a left-wing writer and member of the International Brigade, Miles Tomalin, recalled Tudor-Hart 'slowly extricating herself from communist activism [...] a nice woman but obviously fighting a long defensive battle against all manner of unhappiness. She has a schizophrenic child. We have had her photograph Stefany a couple of times [...] she does it well'.

Ben Uri Gallery & Museum

London

Title

Elisabeth Tomalin (1912–2012)

Date

c.1950s

Medium

photograph

Measurements

H 12 x W 9.5 cm

Accession number

2019-03

Acquisition method

presented by Stefany Tomalin, 2018

Work type

Photograph

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