Cecil Beaton photographed the beautiful people of the decadent 1920s and 30s, from London to Hollywood, before turning a critical eye on the second world war
Mr Spephen Tennant photographed by Sir Cecil Beaton at his childhood home, Wilsford Manor, 1938. Courtesy of the Cecil Beaton Studio Archive at Sotheby's
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Edith Sitwell multiple exposure, Cecil Beaton, 1962. “The two greatest mannequins of the century were Gertrude Stein and Edith Sitwell – unquestionably. You just couldn’t take a…
The work of Cecil Beaton is having its first exhibition in Spain at the international photography and visual arts festival Photo España
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Edith Sitwell (1887-1964) first met Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) on 7 December 1926 at the home of Allannah Hooper, a mutual friend who...
In an extract from his new book of essays 'The Impatient Pen', legendary interior designer Nicky Haslam introduces us to his glittering circle of friends. Here, reflections on the photographer Cecil Beaton and his daring decorative sense.
Photographer We've only mentioned society portraitist Cecil Beaton in passing so far . Cecil was born in 1904 and after a patchy educa...
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Mick Jagger and Cecil Beaton Audrey Hepburn Marilyn Monroe Dame Edith Sitwell Diana Quick Bianca Jagger Louise Nevelson Ingrid Bergman Francis Bacon Lord David Cecil Greta Garbo Truman Capote Diana, Viscountess Norwich (Lady Diana Cooper) Wallis, Duchess of Windsor; Edward, Duke of Windsor Pablo…
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The work of Cecil Beaton is having its first exhibition in Spain at the international photography and visual arts festival Photo España
Opening today, be ready to wade into the fantastical world of genius British photographer, Cecil Beaton
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