John Drysdale
John Drysdale captures the carefree world of children
Whizzing through the streets of London in soapbox carts, throwing themselves into battle with dustbin-lid shields and homemade wooden swords, chasing a ball down cobblestone streets, or deep in concentration drawing chalk pictures on the pavement – John Drysdale’s black and white photographs delve into the vibrant, intimate world of children.
Born in Uganda, Drysdale grew up in a remote area. He became interested in photography at a young age, when he began experimenting with an old box camera. Shortly thereafter, he wanted to
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