Stephen Tennant

British · 1906–1987 · Painter, Illustrator

Stephen James Napier Tennant was a British socialite, writer, and artist known for his decadent, eccentric lifestyle. He was a central member of the socialite group referred to… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Stephen Tennant, A Letter to Mr. Shaw Taylor with Illustrations of the Royal Marines in Port, ink and watercolor on paperA Letter to Mr. Shaw Taylor with Illustrations of the Royal Marines in PortLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $4,064≈ £3,037≈ €3,464Sign up to see
  2. Stephen Tennant, Memories of Toulon, Le Var, 1973, Ink and watercolour on paperMemories of Toulon, Le VarBonhams · £2,176≈ $2,716≈ €2,528Sign up to see
  3. Stephen Tennant, DESIGN FOR 'LASCAR: A STORY OF THE MARITIME BOULEVARD'DESIGN FOR 'LASCAR: A STORY OF THE MARITIME BOULEVARD'Lyon & Turnbull · £1,625≈ $2,262≈ €1,884Sign up to see

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Stephen James Napier Tennant was a British socialite, writer, and artist known for his decadent, eccentric lifestyle. He was a central member of the socialite group referred to as "Bright Young Things" by the tabloid press of the time. Tennant was noted for his affected demeanor and appearance.

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Born 1906, Wilsford cum LakeDied 1987Occupation Painter, IllustratorWikidata Q7610665 ↗ULAN 500091951 ↗

Also known as Hon. Stephen James Napier Tennant, Hon. Stephen Tennant, Stephen James Napier Tennant

Artist record compiled from: Wikidata (CC0), Getty ULAN (ODC-By). See data sources & attribution.

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