'Yevonde-s -30s portraits of high-society beauties and Hollywood stars are finally getting the attention they deserve.' - British Vogue 'Yevonde: Life and Colour opens at the revamped National Portrait Gallery ... and will feature a comprehensive selection of works dreamed up by this brilliant artist across a 60-year-career. You-d be hard-pressed to find a more joyful show anywhere in the country.' - Jennifer Higgie, The Telegraph `Be original or die would be a good motto for photographers to adopt-let them put life and colour into their work.- - Yevonde. ---------- Yevonde (1893-1975) was a businesswoman and tireless creator, as an innovator committed to colour photography when it was not considered a serious medium, her work is significant in the history of British portrait photography. Yevonde-championed photography during a time where there were few women photographers working professionally, and this book tells the story of her life, works, and 60-year career. Yevonde: Life and Co
