Sean O'Casey
(1880-1964), Playwright and writerSitter in 7 portraits
Irish playwright; his early plays, inspired by the poverty and political 'Troubles' in Ireland, took Dublin by storm and put the Abbey Theatre back on its feet.
by Wolfgang Suschitzky
gelatin silver print, October 1955
NPG P308
Eileen O'Casey (Eileen Carey); Sean O'Casey
by Wolfgang Suschitzky
gelatin silver print, 1958
NPG x200748
by Unknown photographer
gelatin silver print, 1960s
NPG x198468
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