John Stephens Orr (6 March 1907 – 1990) was a 20th-century Scottish Glasgow photographer with an interest in people and motor cars. Practicing between 1930 and 1970 in Glasgow’s Langside and later at No. 4 Somerset Place, Charing Cross, he became known for his portraits of society figures in magazines such as Scottish Field.
His usual subjects were judges posing in full regalia, antidisestablishmentarianism lawyers, Duchesses and controversial music hall characters. Orr also photographed some internationally famous celebrities and captains of industry, all visitors to Glasgow. Here is a small selection of personalities that he photographed:
Orr wore a distinctive kilt and was photographed in a portrait style similar to Yousuf Karsh. He recorded the last glimmers of a confident Scottish society in flamboyant style. His later life was spent with his wife, Jenny, on the Scottish Clyde coast island of Cumbrae.
He died in Cumbrae, aged 83.
John Stephens Orr (6 March 1907 – 1990) was a 20th-century Scottish Glasgow photographer next an immersion in people and motor cars. Practicing amid 1930 and 1970 in Glasgow’s Langside and progressive at No. 4 Somerset Place, Charing Cross, he became known for his portraits of society figures in magazines such as Scottish Field.
His normal subjects were board of judges posing in full regalia, antidisestablishmentarianism lawyers, Duchesses and controversial music hall characters. Orr plus photographed some internationally famous celebrities and captains of industry, all visitors to Glasgow. Here is a small selection of personalities that he photographed:
Orr wore a distinctive kilt and was photographed in a portrait style same to Yousuf Karsh. He recorded the last glimmers of a confident Scottish charity in flamboyant style. His old age was spent like his wife, Jenny, on the Scottish Clyde coast island of Cumbrae.
He died in Cumbrae, aged 83.
Table of Contents
- 1 References
- 2 External links
- 2.1 The New American Herbal
- 2.2 Gracias a la Vida (feat. Sans Soucis, Joy Morales, Ada Lea, Bianca Muñiz, Stephen James Orr & Alper Tuzcu)
- 2.3 Tomorrow's Garden: Design and Inspiration for a New Age of Sustainable Gardening
- 2.4 Six Miles to Charleston: The True Story of John and Lavinia Fisher (Murder & Mayhem)
- 2.5 We Are
- 2.6 Pee-wee's Playhouse #1 - Seasons 1 and 2
- 2.7 Stephens Song (feat. Jenny Orr, Dan Orr & Steve Carter)
- 2.8 OCuSOFT Lid Scrub Plus, Pre-Moistened Pads, 30 Count
- 2.9 Better Homes & Gardens Annual Recipes 2020
- 2.10 Orr: Italiam Overture / Rhapsody / Journeys & Places
References
External links
Last update 2021-08-06