About Vivienne
Lived 1889 – 1982 (aged 92–93). Vivienne was a British photographer, painter and singer.
Florence Vivienne Mellish (1889–1982), known simply as Vivienne, was a British photographer and singer.
She was married to the artist Ernest George Entwistle (1877–1963), and took up photography in 1934, in order to assist him and their photographer son, Antony Beauchamp, (pronounced Beecham).
She appeared as a castaway on the BBC Radio programme Desert Island Discs on 22 July 1963.
208 of her works are in the National Portrait Gallery, as is one photograph of her, and works by Beauchamp.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vivienne?
British photographer
When was Vivienne born?
Vivienne was born in 1889.
When did Vivienne die?
Vivienne died in 1982.
What was Vivienne's occupation?
Vivienne was a photographer, painter and singer.
What nationality was Vivienne?
Vivienne was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Vivienne (photographer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vivienne. https://biography.guide/vivienne/
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