59 people matching these criteria:
- group '356'
Bright Young Things
The Bright Young Things (or Bright Young People) were a set of bohemian socialites and aristocrats who became notorious in the 1920s tabloid press for their decadent parties, riotous practical jokes and hedonistic behaviour. Their social scene focused on London, where they enjoyed elaborate night-time treasure hunts and entry to private clubs. Favourite haunts included the Gargoyle Club and Cavendish Hotel, but also extended to country house parties and meticulously planned costume balls. The term 'Bright Young People' was originally coined by the tabloid press and applied to the pleasure-seeking young men and women of the interwar generation. Many of them went on to become artists and writers, who in turn became the inspiration for various literary characters. Cecil Beaton’s photographs captured the glamour and creativity of the Bright Young Things, many of whom became his close friends.
Sylvia (née Hawkes), Lady Ashley
1904-1977Actress and society beauty; former wife of Lord Ashley and of Douglas Fairbanks Sr and of 6th Baron Stanley of Alderley and of Clark Gable, and later wife of Prince Dimitri Djordjadze
Sitter in 10 portraits
Henry Frederick Thynne, 6th Marquess of Bath
1905-1992Landowner and businessman
Sitter in 28 portraits
Author; former wife of 6th Marquess of Bath, and later wife of Alexander Fielding; daughter of 4th Baron Vivian
Sitter associated with 14 portraits
Photographer, designer and writer
Sitter associated with 360 portraits | Artist associated with 1114 portraits
Lady Lettice Cotterell (née Lygon)
1906-1973Wife of Sir Richard Charles Geers Cotterell, 5th Bt; daughter of 7th Earl Beauchamp
Sitter in 8 portraits
(Alexander) Gavin Henderson, 2nd Baron Faringdon
1902-1977Labour politician, pacifist and member of the Fabian Society
Sitter in 12 portraits
Paula Gellibrand, Marquise de Casa Maury
1898-1986Socialite; wife of 1st Marquess de Casa Maury
Sitter in 20 portraits
Pamela Margaret Elizabeth Berry (née Smith), Lady Hartwell
1914-1982Chairman of the British Museum Society; President of the Incorporated Society of London Fashion Designers
Sitter associated with 13 portraits