Desmond Shawe-Taylor

Desmond Philip Shawe-Taylor (born 30 September 1955) was Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures from 2005 to 2020. He succeeded Christopher Lloyd on Lloyd's retirement.

Early life Shawe-Taylor is the son of Brian Newton Shawe-Taylor and Jocelyn Cecilia Shawe-Taylor. He was educated at Shrewsbury School, University College, Oxford, and the Courtauld Institute of Art in London.

Career Shawe-Taylor was a lecturer in the History of Art Department of the University of Nottingham from 1979 to 1996,

Shawe-Taylor was appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) in 2011 and Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the 2021 Birthday Honours.

Family In 1987, Shawe-Taylor married Rosemary North. They have three children: Marianne, Edward and William.