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.
Socialite; former wife of Francis St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough and of Sir John Milbanke, and later wife of Prince Dimitri of Russia; daughter of Harry Chisholm
Sitter in 1 portrait
Anne Parsons (née Messel), Countess of Rosse
1902-1992Former wife of Ronald Owen Lloyd Armstrong-Jones, and later wife of 6th Earl of Rosse; daughter of Leonard Messel
Sitter in 17 portraits
Socialite; daughter of Norman Holden; former wife of Charles Baillie-Hamilton, and later wife of Frank Ormond Soden
Sitter in 1 portrait
Kathleen Buchanan Thomson (née Smith)
1900-1941Wife of Sir George Paget Thomson; daughter of Sir George Adam Smith
Sitter in 4 portraits