James Stephanoff (1788–1874): The Painter of Royal Interiors James Stephanoff (1788–1874) was a renowned British artist celebrated for his meticulous depictions of royal residences – St James’s & Kensington Palaces. His work captured the grandeur and elegance of Victorian Britain, offering invaluable insights into aristocratic life and artistic conventions of the era. Born in London to Russian stage designer Fileter N. Stephanoff and…