Photographic portraits by Cecil Beaton
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Photographic portraits by Cecil Beaton are a celebrated collection of stylish, meticulously composed images of prominent 20th-century figures, noted for their elegance, theatricality, and insight into high society and cultural icons.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Cecil Beaton photographic archive | 1 |
| Photographic portraits by Cecil Beaton canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Photographic portraits by Cecil Beaton Context triple: [National Portrait Gallery, hasNotableWork, Photographic portraits by Cecil Beaton]
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Pictures for Photographs
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Portrait of George VI
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Portraits in Miniature
Portraits in Miniature is a collection of brief, incisive biographical sketches by English writer and critic Lytton Strachey, showcasing his wit and psychological insight into historical figures.
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Portrait of Virginia Woolf
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Portrait of Dora Wheeler
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Photographic portraits by Cecil Beaton Target entity description: Photographic portraits by Cecil Beaton are a celebrated collection of stylish, meticulously composed images of prominent 20th-century figures, noted for their elegance, theatricality, and insight into high society and cultural icons.
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A.
Pictures for Photographs
Pictures for Photographs is a photography book by British fashion photographer Miles Aldridge, showcasing his highly stylized, cinematic, and vividly colored imagery.
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B.
Portrait of George VI
Portrait of George VI is an official likeness of King George VI used as the central image on the Royal Family Order bearing his name.
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C.
Portraits in Miniature
Portraits in Miniature is a collection of brief, incisive biographical sketches by English writer and critic Lytton Strachey, showcasing his wit and psychological insight into historical figures.
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D.
Portrait of Virginia Woolf
Portrait of Virginia Woolf is a modernist painting by British artist Vanessa Bell depicting her sister, the renowned writer Virginia Woolf.
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E.
Portrait of Dora Wheeler
Portrait of Dora Wheeler is an 1883 oil painting by American artist William Merritt Chase, celebrated for its vibrant color, decorative backdrop, and innovative portrayal of the modern woman in a richly patterned interior.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
photographic work series
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portrait photography ⓘ |
| artisticMovement | 20th-century modern photography ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
British high society
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interwar period culture ⓘ post-war glamour ⓘ |
| copyrightStatus | varies by image and jurisdiction ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| creator | Cecil Beaton ⓘ |
| exhibitedAt |
National Portrait Gallery, London
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linked to:
National Portrait Gallery
Victoria and Albert Museum ⓘ major international photography exhibitions ⓘ |
| genre |
celebrity portraiture
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fashion photography ⓘ portrait photography ⓘ |
| hasCollection |
Cecil Beaton Studio Archive at Sotheby’s
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Cecil Beaton collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum ⓘ Cecil Beaton holdings at the National Portrait Gallery, London ⓘ |
| inception | 1920s ⓘ |
| influenced |
celebrity portraiture in magazines
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fashion photography ⓘ later royal portrait photography ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
studio portrait traditions of the early 20th century
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theatrical set design ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | none (visual art) ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
combination of realism and fantasy
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depiction of cultural icons ⓘ elegant style ⓘ focus on high society ⓘ glamorous lighting ⓘ insight into personality of sitters ⓘ meticulous staging ⓘ refined sense of fashion ⓘ stylized poses ⓘ theatrical composition ⓘ use of elaborate sets and props ⓘ |
| partOf |
Cecil Beaton photographic archive
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linked to:
Photographic portraits by Cecil Beaton
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| period | 20th century ⓘ |
| publicationMedium |
Vanity Fair magazine
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Vogue magazine ⓘ
linked to:
Vogue
books ⓘ exhibition catalogues ⓘ |
| subject |
Hollywood film stars
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artists ⓘ fashion models ⓘ members of the British royal family ⓘ politicians ⓘ socialites ⓘ writers ⓘ |
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linked to: Photographic portraits by Cecil Beaton