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Henry Talbot
1920–1999

Henry Talbot (b. Germany 1920, a. Australia 1940, d. 1999) studied graphic design in Berlin before escaping to England in 1939. In 1940 he was transported to Australia on the Dunera. In 1947, his trip to Bolivia revived his life-long interest in photography. Upon his return, he worked for various Melbourne photographic studios and in 1956 joined Helmut Newton’s studio, which he took over in 1961. Throughout his career, Talbot produced award-winning photographs for Australian fashion and advertising clients. He also photographed cars for General Motors Holden, and his other projects included portraits and nudes. Talbot was Head of the Photography Department at the School of Art and Design in Preston from 1973 to 1985.

(2015)

Exhibitions

LEGACY. Your collection. Our story.

Highlights from the MGA Collection

Making it modern: Wolfgang Sievers & Henry Talbot

Sue Townsend in Hay for Australian Wool Board

IN COLLECTION

Henry Talbot

Jean Newington in Nina Ricci dress, Paris

IN COLLECTION

Henry Talbot

Spike Milligan and Jill Stinchcomb, Sydney

IN COLLECTION

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Henry Talbot1920–1999

Henry Talbot
1920–1999