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Tony Ray-Jones

Born 1941 Died 1972

Tony Ray-Jones: A Singular Vision of British Life Tony Ray-Jones (7 June 1941 – 13 March 1972) was an English photographer, photojournalist and photobook collector whose work stands apart for its distinctive blend of satire, anthropological observation, and a profound sensitivity to the human condition. Born Holroyd Anthony Ray-Jones in Wells, Somerset, he was the youngest son of Raymond Ray-Jones (1886–1942), a painter and etcher who…

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Tony Ray-Jones

1941 – 1972

Tony Ray-Jones

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Tony Ray-Jones

1941 – 1972

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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