Cecil beaton

Cecil Beaton photographed the beautiful people of the decadent 1920s and 30s, from London to Hollywood, before turning a critical eye on the second world war

Christie’s to offer collectors the opportunity to acquire personal items treasured by the film and fashion legend

From Bright Young Thing and documenter of London’s lost generation of the 20s to a documenter of a new generation who would lose their lives in the Second World War, this is just one slice of Cecil Beaton’s remarkable life through photography

Art Deco blog.

He’s the subject of two new books.

The work of Cecil Beaton is having its first exhibition in Spain at the international photography and visual arts festival Photo España

Cecil Beaton. Maria Callas. 1956. Gelatin silver print. 10 11/16 × 9 3/16" (27.1 × 23.3 cm). Gift of Thomas Walther. 188.1994. © 2024 Estate of Cecil Beaton. Photography

We reveal some lesser known facts about the multitalented dandy who lensed the greatest icons of the 20th century, from Picasso to Monroe

The V&A holds the archive of royal portraits by renowned fashion photographer Sir Cecil Beaton (1904 – 80), court photographer to the British Royal Family.

Cecil Beaton began his long and illustrious photography career as a fashion and society photographer in 1920s London. Beaton was a member of a lavish and exclusive world occupied by the young aristocrats and socialites of the day who were referred to as "The Bright Young Things". This young and affluent set were notorious for their elaborate fancy dress balls, excessive partying, drinking and experimentation with drugs.