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24 Ashcombe - Cecil Beaton


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Throughout his career, Cecil Beaton worked in a range of creative fields including set and costume design. His designs for domestic interiors applied a vibrant and oftentimes opulent aesthetic, like he applied in Ashcombe. The house became the site of lavish social gatherings, and one of its most striking features was its collaborative, creative atmosphere.

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