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Simon Elwes

British artist (1902-1975) · United Kingdom · On the map · Artists · Died at 73

Simon Edmund Vincent Paul Elwes, 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. He was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

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United Kingdom
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1975 · aged 73