Cecil Beaton was born in 1904 in Hampstead, England.
He lived in London.
He died in 1980.

Known for:
Beaton was a British photographer known for his portraits of celebrities, royalty, and society. He also did some war photography.

Most Popular Images:
Fashion portraits

Did you know ... ?
• Much of Beaton's work appeared in Vogue.
• Beaton was responsible for the costumes and stage designed of "My Fair Lady" and "Gigi".

Quote:
Beaton wanted "to preserve the fleeting moment like a fly in amber."

General Format:
Beaton's Silver Gelatin photographs vary in size, but most are approximately 5" x 7",
7" x 7" or 9 1/2" x 9 1/2".

How many photographs exist?
Beaton worked in small, unnumbered editions.

Prices:
$1,250. - $15,000.

How are the photographs printed and signed?
Beaton's photographs are generally unsigned, though some are signed.

Technical Information:
Beaton first used a Kodak camera. He then began using a professional 8" x 10" plate camera- "a change of equipment which Beaton registered as a personal loss, as a symbolic castration".

Vintage:
Yes..

Portfolios:
None.

Books(order yours now!):
Cecil Beaton, Retrospective - hardback, $80.

Availability:
Select images are available from A Gallery.

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