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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.
Simon Elwes (1902–1975) National Trust, Belton House. Portrait painter in oil, born at Theddingworth, near Rugby. He studied at the Slade School of Fine Art under Henry Tonks, 1918–21, and in Paris, some time with André Lhote. Exhibited at RA from 1927 and was elected RA 40 years later.
Lt. Col. Simon Elwes (1902 – 1975) Simon was the sixth son of Gervase and Winefride. He was a famous war artist and portrait painter. He painted many members of the royal family and was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. In 1933 Simon was elected a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters.
Royal Academician. Painter. Born: 29 June 1902 in Teddingworth, near Rugby, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom. Died: 6 August 1975. Nationality: British. Elected ARA: 26 April 1956. Elected RA: 21 April 1967. Gender: Male. Preferred media: Painting.
Simon Elwes. 1902–1975. Portrait painter in oil, born at Theddingworth, near Rugby. He studied at the Slade School of Fine Art under Henry Tonks, 1918–21, and in Paris, some time with André Lhote. View profile. Text Source: 'Artists in Britain Since 1945' by David Buckman (Art Dictionaries Ltd, part of Sansom & Company) Showing 21 artworks.
Three-quarter-length portrait of Queen Mary (1867-1953), seated on a figured red silk Regency settee, facing the spectator. Within an interior with a large opening behind, draped with maroon curtains, giving a view of Windsor Castle under dark skies.
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Feb 11, 2021 · Lt. Col. Simon Edmund Vincent Paul Elwes, RP, RA, KM 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.
