Cavendish Georgiana Collection

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1780. Creator: Valentine Green
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1780

Georgiana (Spencer), Duchess of Devonshire, 1780. Creator: Valentine Green
Georgiana (Spencer), Duchess of Devonshire, 1780

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, c. 1787 / 1796. Creator: Gainsborough Dupont
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, c. 1787/1796

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1783. Creator: Thomas Gainsborough
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1783

The Golden Apple, or the Modern Paris, March 2, 1785. March 2, 1785
The Golden Apple, or the Modern Paris, March 2, 1785

The Devonshire, or Most Approved Method of Securing Votes, April 12, 1784

Reynard Put To His Shifts, April 23, 1784. April 23, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Reynard Put To His Shifts, April 23, 1784

Madam Blubber On Her Canvass, April 22, 1784. April 22, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Madam Blubber On Her Canvass, April 22, 1784

Procession to The Hustings After A Successful Canvass, April 30, 1784. April 30, 1784
Procession to The Hustings After A Successful Canvass, April 30, 1784

The Times - Or A View Of The Old House In Little Brittain - With Nobody Going To Hannover, January 23, 1784

Every Man Has His Hobby Horse, May 1, 1784. May 1, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Every Man Has His Hobby Horse, May 1, 1784

Wits Last Stake, or the Cobbling Voters and Abject Canvassers, April 22, 1784

For The Benefit of The Champion, May 20, 1784. May 20, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
For The Benefit of The Champion, May 20, 1784

Courtship in High Life, December 15, 1785. December 15, 1785. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Courtship in High Life, December 15, 1785

The Departure, April 29, 1784. April 29, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Departure, April 29, 1784

A Gaming Table at Devonshire House, 1791. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Gaming Table at Devonshire House, 1791

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"Captivating and Controversial: The Life of Cavendish Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire" Step into the world of Cavendish Georgiana, a woman whose beauty and charm captivated 18th-century England. Known as the Duchess of Devonshire, she was not only a prominent figure in society but also an influential political campaigner. In stunning portraits such as "Georgiana (Spencer), Duchess of Devonshire, 1780" by Valentine Green and "Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, c. 1787 / 1796" by Gainsborough Dupont, her elegance and grace are immortalized on canvas. These paintings showcase her impeccable fashion sense and regal presence that made her the talk of high society. But beyond her glamorous exterior lay a woman deeply involved in politics. With works like "The Golden Apple or the Modern Paris, " we catch a glimpse into her role as a political influencer during elections. "The Devonshire or Most Approved Method of Securing Votes" reveals how she strategized to secure support for candidates close to her heart. Not afraid to get down to business herself, Georgiana embarked on night canvasses depicted in satirical illustrations like "Dark Lantern Business. " These humorous artworks by Thomas Rowlandson show both the wit and determination with which she pursued political goals. However, it wasn't just politics that defined Georgiana's life; scandal followed closely behind. Satirical prints such as "Madam Blubber On Her Canvass" highlight the gossip surrounding her personal affairs while shedding light on societal double standards. Yet amidst all this controversy, there were moments when Georgiana could simply enjoy life's pleasures. In scenes like "Procession to The Hustings After A Successful Canvass, " we witness jubilant celebrations after successful campaigns—a testament to her popularity among voters. Through it all, Georgiana remained resilient—an embodiment of the saying "Every Man Has His Hobby Horse.