Simon Elwes
Simon Elwes | |
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Elwes leaving the White House after completing sketches of President Harding. (Photo by Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1922) | |
| Born | Simon Edmund Vincent Paul Elwes 29 June 1902 Theddingworth, Leicestershire, England |
| Died | 6 August 1975 (aged 73) Amberley, West Sussex, England |
| Education | Slade School of Fine Art Académie Delécluse Academie des Beaux Arts Académie Andre Lhote |
| Known for | Portrait painting |
| Spouse | Gloria Elwes |
| Children | 4, including Dominick |
| Parent(s) | Gervase Elwes Lady Winifride Feilding |
| Awards | RA, RP |
| Patron(s) | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother |
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. He was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.