A Life in Portraiture
Born in Cardiff, Wales, Thomas E. Stephens was a Welsh-American artist and portrait painter. His formal artistic training began at the Art School of Cardiff University, followed by studies at the Heatherly School in London and the Académie Julian in Paris. Upon his arrival in the United States in 1929, one of his first subjects was a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. His mastery of the portrait genre led to significant commissions, including works of many judges and various leaders of the United States military.
His notable subjects included:
- Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower
- George C. Marshall
- Douglas MacArthur
- Harry Truman
- Winston Churchill
- The Duke of Windsor
Legacy and Collections
The works of Stephens are held in numerous prestigious institutions across the globe. His portrait of Eisenhower appeared on the front page of Time magazine in 1969. His paintings can be found in locations such as the White House, the National Gallery of Art, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Pentagon, and the Smithsonian Institution's Gallery of Presidents. Other notable repositories include the U.S. Naval Academy, the Eisenhower Museum in Abilene, Kansas, and the Legion of Honor Gallery in Paris.
Stephens was married to Evelyn Waring, and together they had two sons, Richard Waring and Peter John Stephens.
Questions & Answers
In which historical period did Thomas E. Stephens work?
Thomas E. Stephens worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
Is there a timeline of Thomas E. Stephens's works?
Thomas E. Stephens's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
Where can I see all artworks by Thomas E. Stephens?
Every work by Thomas E. Stephens on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Can I sort Thomas E. Stephens's artworks by color?
The Spectral Index page organizes Thomas E. Stephens's artworks by color.
