A Madame Yevonde portrait of Mrs Constant Lambert

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A Madame Yevonde portrait of Mrs Constant Lambert

Date: 1933

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Media ID 20159475

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This portrait of Mrs. Constant Lambert, captured by the renowned British photographer Madame Yevonde in 1933, is a stunning example of the artist's unique and innovative approach to portraiture. Madame Yevonde, born Evonda Rathbone in 1893, was a pioneer in the field of color portrait photography, using a process called the Autochrome Lumière technique, which involved covering the lens of the camera with a glass plate coated in microscopic grains of dyed potato starch. This labor-intensive method produced vivid, richly colored images that were a departure from the monochromatic portraits that were prevalent at the time. Mrs. Constant Lambert, born Ida Carroll, was a dancer, choreographer, and actress who was married to the composer Benjamin Britten. In this portrait, she is depicted in an elegant, flowing white dress, her dark hair styled in loose waves that cascade over her shoulders. Her expressive eyes gaze directly at the viewer, her hands delicately positioned in her lap. The background is a soft, dreamlike landscape of pastel-hued flowers, adding an ethereal quality to the image. The portrait is a testament to Madame Yevonde's skill as a photographer and her ability to capture the essence of her subject. The vibrant colors and soft focus create an otherworldly atmosphere, transporting the viewer to a different time and place. Mrs. Constant Lambert's poised and enigmatic expression invites the viewer to contemplate her inner thoughts and emotions, making this portrait a truly captivating work of art.

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