Cecil Beaton's Fashionable world /
"A virtuoso in capturing beauty, glamour and star power, Cecil Beaton was an extraordinary force in the 20th-century British and American creative scenes. Renowned as a photographer, fashion illustrator, costume designer and writer, his impact spans the worlds of fashion, photography and design...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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National Portrait Gallery ,
[2025]
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| Summary: | "A virtuoso in capturing beauty, glamour and star power, Cecil Beaton was an extraordinary force in the 20th-century British and American creative scenes. Renowned as a photographer, fashion illustrator, costume designer and writer, his impact spans the worlds of fashion, photography and design. From his early snapshots of the Bright Young Things and his breakthrough as Vogue's star photographer at just 24 years old, to his portraits of royals, celebrities and models and culminating in his award-winning turn as a costume designer, Beaton created an oeuvre of glamour, resilience and creativity that continues to captivate audiences today. Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World, the catalog accompanying the exhibition of the same name at the National Portrait Gallery, London, is the first publication to delve into Beaton's groundbreaking fashion work, spanning from 1922 to 1963. The book documents designs from Balmain, Schiaparelli, Balenciaga, Chanel and more. This pivotal aspect of his career would lay the foundation for his later successes. A chronological exploration of his most triumphant years includes his most iconic portraits of Greta Garbo, Julie Andrews, Audrey Hepburn, Mona Williams, Elizabeth II and many more, together with his rarely seen watercolors, collages and even outtakes."-- Vendor website. |
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| Item Description: | Cover title. Published to accompany the exhibition 'Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World', National Portrait Gallery, London, October 9, 2025-January 11, 2026. San Diego Museum of Art, California July 4, 2026-January 10, 2027. |
| Physical Description: | 285 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits, facsimiles ; 31 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781855148055 1855148056 |