Nadia Benois
Russian-British painter (1896–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Leontievna and the family name is Ustinova.
Nadezhda Leontievna Ustinova (Russian: Надежда Леонтьевна Устинова; née Benois (Бенуа); 17 May 1896 – 8 December 1975),[2] better known as Nadia Benois,[3] was a Russian-born painter of still lifes and landscapes, and stage designer. Her father Leon Benois belonged to the Benois family. She was the mother of British actor, writer, and filmmaker Sir Peter Ustinov.
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Nadia Benois | |
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Надежда Бенуа | |
Born | Nadezhda Leontievna Benois (1896-05-17)17 May 1896[1] Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
Died | 8 December 1975(1975-12-08) (aged 79) Gloucestershire, England |
Occupation(s) | Artist, painter |
Spouse | Jona von Ustinov |
Children | Peter Ustinov |
Relatives | Tamara Ustinov (granddaughter) |
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