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Nadia Benois
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Nadia Benois was born near St Petersburg, Russia.
Her father was the architect Louis Benois. Studied under Jacovleff, Choukhaieff and her uncle Alexandre Benois and at St Petersburg Academy. Married Iona Ustinov and settled in England with her family in 1920. Held successful shows at the Little Gallery in 1924 and with Arthur Tooth & Son in 1929. Also showed at Goupil, Leicester and Matthiesen Galleries and widely abroad. Tate Gallery and Manchester City Art Gallery hold examples of her work. Member of NEAC.Mother of Peter Ustinov, the actor-playwright. |
