Marianne Topham, Artist
13 July 1945 - 13 December 2023
Family Announcement
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marianne Topham on 13th December 2023. Marianne died after a short illness but she was working and living life to the full until July 2023. She is survived by her two sons, Mark and Justin and her four adoring grandchildren Toby, Isobel, Poppy and Jake. Please do leave your memories of Marianne here on the website so that the family can read them. If you are able to send any images of her work that would also be wonderful as the family may have not have seen them before.
There will be a memorial service at 11am on Thursday 4th April 2024 at the Chelsea Old Church to celebrate Marianne’s life. Please let the family know if you would like to attend by emailing hollykingsford@yahoo.co.uk.
“Marianne’s drawings embody a warmth and soul”
Modern English, Todhunter Earle Interiors
“For over 60 years Marianne Topham has been drawing and painting in virtual secrecy, producing detailed watercolour paintings of proposed design projects that leading architects and decorators show to their clients for approval” - Architectural Digest
Marianne worked for commercial clients in the interior design world. To see examples of her commercial work, visit the Book section.
However, Marianne's talents reached beyond interior design projects and over the years she has undertaken a diverse selection of private work. View her private commissions on the pages shown below.
Exteriors & Interiors
Bespoke Maps
Cards & Ceramics
“Grand, Fantastic, Humorous & Eccentric”
Philip Tracey Hat Shop, exhibited at Malletts and now held by the Museum of London