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Lady Eileen Orde
Lady Eileen Orde, nee Wellesley (1887-1952), daughter of the 4th Duke of Wellington and wife of Captain Cuthbert Julian Orde, WW1 pilot, RAC secretary and artist best known for his portraits of Battle of Britain pilots. Eileen herself was a talented artist working on advertisements, wallpaper designs and fabric painting. She appeared in the first photograph to be published in British Vogue and had an affair with Rupert Brooke. Pictured in The Sketch in January 1918 which reports on the birth of her and Cuthberts first child, a daugher Julian (Doonie). Date: 1918
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This photograph, taken in January 1918, captures the radiant beauty and artistic spirit of Lady Eileen Orde (nee Wellesley), the accomplished daughter of the 4th Duke of Wellington. Married to Captain Cuthbert Julian Orde, a distinguished WW1 pilot, RAC secretary, and renowned artist known for his portraits of Battle of Britain pilots, Eileen herself was a talented artist, contributing her creative skills to advertisements, wallpaper designs, and fabric painting. Eileen's artistic prowess was showcased in the pages of British Vogue, making her the first photograph to be published in the esteemed fashion magazine. Her artistic abilities were not her only claim to fame, however. She also had a passionate affair with the celebrated poet Rupert Brooke, adding another layer to her intriguing and multifaceted life. In this image, Lady Eileen Orde is seen wearing an elegant headdress, her striking features framed by the intricate design. The photograph was published in The Sketch, a leading society magazine of the time, to announce the birth of her and Cuthbert's first child, Julian (known as 'Doonie'). The joy and contentment evident in her expression serve as a testament to the love and happiness that filled her life, making this photograph a beautiful and enduring reminder of a remarkable woman and her extraordinary story.
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