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Nigel Henderson

1917–1985

Peter Samuels 1951
© Nigel Henderson Estate / Tate
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10 artworks by Nigel Henderson
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Biography

Nigel Graeme Henderson (1 April 1917 – 15 May 1985) was an English documentary artist, and photographer.

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  • Strongman series (Kendow)

    Nigel Henderson
    1949–53
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  • Street Vendor near “Salmon and Ball”, Bethnal Green Road

    Nigel Henderson
    1951
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  • Untitled, London

    Nigel Henderson
    c.1950
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  • Gillian Alexander at play, Chisenhale Road

    Nigel Henderson
    c.1950
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  • Peter Samuels

    Nigel Henderson
    1951
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  • Peter Samuels

    Nigel Henderson
    1951
  • Bag-wash

    Nigel Henderson
    1949–53
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  • Heads Seen through Pub Window, East End

    Nigel Henderson
    1949–53
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Artist as subject

  • The Norwich School of Art

    John Wonnacott
    1982–4

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    Nigel Henderson: An Independent Eye

Sketches, letters, etc.

  • Photograph showing two unidentified children playing with bicycle wheels

    Nigel Henderson
    [c.1949–c.1956]
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  • Photograph of three unidentified children looking out of a window

    Nigel Henderson
    [c.1949–c.1956]
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  • Photograph of a musician performing on saxophone

    Nigel Henderson
    [c.1949–c.1956]
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  • Photograph of Jack Parnell in a restaurant

    Nigel Henderson
    [c.1949–c.1956]
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