Antony Armstrong-Jones
photographer
Antony Armstrong-Jones (1930–2017), also known as Lord Snowdon, was a prominent British photographer and filmmaker. He became internationally recognized for his portraits of cultural and political figures, frequently appearing in publications such as Vogue and Vanity Fair. In 1960, he married Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II, and was created Earl of Snowdon in 1961. Beyond his photography, Armstrong-Jones was a dedicated campaigner for disabled people, advocating for significant policy and infrastructure reforms across the United Kingdom. He also worked as an artistic adviser, co-designed the London Zoo's aviary, and held various roles in philanthropy and education, including serving as provost of the Royal College of Art from 1995 to 2003.[1,3]
Themes
- Portraiture
- Fashion photography
- Documentary filmmaking
- Disability advocacy
Books
Works by Antony Armstrong-Jones
- Im Auftrag 1972 · Manesse-Verlag · book · German ISBN 3717580264 Swiss edition of 'Assignments'. Images from the Kodak Photo exhibition.
- Don't Count the Candles 1968 · documentary Television documentary for CBS.
- Love of a Kind 1969 · documentary Documentary about British animals.
- Born to Be Small 1971 · documentary Documentary about people of restricted growth.
- Happy Being Happy 1973 · documentary Documentary.
Exhibitions
- 2000 Photographs by Snowdon: A Retrospective National Portrait Gallery, London solo
- 2001 Photographs by Snowdon: A Retrospective Yale Center for British Art solo
Awards
- 1968 Emmy Award Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
- 1978 Hood Medal Royal Photographic Society
- 1985 Progress Medal Royal Photographic Society


