James Stephanoff (1788–1874): The Painter of Royal Interiors James Stephanoff (1788–1874) was a celebrated British artist whose meticulous depictions of royal residences – St James’s & Kensington Palaces – cemented his place in Victorian art history. His canvases captured the opulent splendor and refined elegance of Britain's aristocratic elite, offering invaluable glimpses into the social customs and artistic sensibilities of the era. Born in London to Russian stage designer Fileter N. Stephanoff and Gertrude Roland, he inherited a passion for visual storytelling from his mother, who excell…