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Simon Elwes
British war artist and portrait painter (1902–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lt. Col. Simon Edmund Vincent Paul Elwes, RP, RA, KM (29 June 1902 – 6 August 1975) was a British war artist and society portrait painter whose patrons included presidents, kings, queens, statesmen, sportsmen, prominent social figures and many members of the British Royal Family.[1] He was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.[2]
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![]() Elwes leaving the White House after completing sketches of President Harding. (Photo by Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1922) | |
Born | Simon Edmund Vincent Paul Elwes (1902-06-29)29 June 1902 Theddingworth, Leicestershire, England |
Died | 6 August 1975(1975-08-06) (aged 73) Amberley, West Sussex, England |
Education | Slade School of Fine Art Académie Delécluse Academie des Beaux Arts Académie Andre Lhote |
Known for | Portrait painting |
Spouse | Gloria Elwes |
Children | 4, including Dominick |
Parent(s) | Gervase Elwes Lady Winifride Feilding |
Awards | RA, RP |
Patron(s) | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother |
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