An exhibition about the British fashion photographer Norman Parkinson is currently running in the Somerset House, London. Norman Parkinson, was active for over 50 years (1930s to the 1980s). He redefined glamour in fashion and was instrumental in taking portrait and fashion photography beyond the stiff formality of his predecessors and injecting an easy, modern,spontaneous and casual elegance into his images. His photographs of celebrities, artists, actors and the British Royal Family are known throughout the world and have become icons of twentieth century style. The exhibition in the Somerset House celebrates the publication of the book: Norman Parkinson: A Very British Glamour and displays a selection of portraits from the Norman Parkinson archive.It will run until 31 January 2010. 

Photos: Norman Parkinson | Norman Parkinson Archive | Somerset House