Countess Collection (page 5)

Jemima Countess Cornwallis, 1771. Creator: James Watson
Jemima Countess Cornwallis, 1771

Portrait de Marie de Flavigny, comtesse d'Agoult (1805-1876), écrivain (sous le pseudonyme... 1843)
Portrait de Marie de Flavigny, comtesse d'Agoult (1805-1876), ecrivain (sous le pseudonyme de Daniel Stern), compagne de Liszt, 1843

Portrait de la duchesse de Valençay, comtesse de Talleyrand-Périgord. c.1838. Creator: Claude-Marie Dubufe
Portrait de la duchesse de Valencay, comtesse de Talleyrand-Perigord. c.1838

Portrait de Mademoiselle de Lancey, 05–1876. Creator: Charles Emile Auguste Carolus-Duran
Portrait de Mademoiselle de Lancey, 05-1876

Portrait de la comtesse Edmond Récopé, née Malher, 1888. Creator: Edouard Bernard Debat-Ponsan
Portrait de la comtesse Edmond Recope, nee Malher, 1888

Portrait de la comtesse Edmond Récopé, née Malher, 1888. Creator: Edouard Bernard Debat-Ponsan
Portrait de la comtesse Edmond Recope, nee Malher, 1888

Portrait de la comtesse Edmond Récopé, née Malher, 1888. Creator: Edouard Bernard Debat-Ponsan
Portrait de la comtesse Edmond Recope, nee Malher, 1888

Triple portrait de femmes, anciennement dit "Les Nièces de Mazarin". Creator: Ecole Francaise
Triple portrait de femmes, anciennement dit "Les Nieces de Mazarin"

Portrait de la comtesse de Monfort, c.1870. Creator: Gustave Ricard
Portrait de la comtesse de Monfort, c.1870

Countess Potocka's drawing room, 1887. Creator: Jean Beraud
Countess Potocka's drawing room, 1887

Portrait of a young woman, c1785. Creator: Ignace Jean Victor Campana
Portrait of a young woman, c1785

Portrait of the Countess of Bedford, after Anton Van Dyck, 1844. Creator: Henry Pierce Bone
Portrait of the Countess of Bedford, after Anton Van Dyck, 1844

Portrait of the Countess of Bedford, after Anton Van Dyck, 1844. Creator: Henry Pierce Bone
Portrait of the Countess of Bedford, after Anton Van Dyck, 1844

'The Countess of Dudley, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Countess of Dudley, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany...At Horse Show with The Countess, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Count J.H. Von Bernstorff, Ambassador From Germany - 2nd From Right At Horse Show with The Countess, 1911. Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff was German ambassador to the United States from 1908 to 1917

Presentation of Colours to the First Somerset Militia, by the Countess Poulett, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Colours to the First Somerset Militia, by the Countess Poulett, 1854. Military ceremony during the Crimean War

Portrait of Marie -Thérèse de Ségur, countess of Guerne (1859 - 1933), 1898. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Marie -Therese de Segur, countess of Guerne (1859 - 1933), 1898

Portrait thought to be Marie-Therese of Savoy, Countess of Artois, c1776. Creator: Lie Louis Perin-Salbreux
Portrait thought to be Marie-Therese of Savoy, Countess of Artois, c1776

Portrait thought to be the Countess of Artois, c1775. Creators: Jean-Laurent Mosnier, Peter Adolf Hall
Portrait thought to be the Countess of Artois, c1775

Portrait thought to be the Countess of Angiviller in a blue dress with lace, c1785

Portrait thought to be Philiberte-Orléans Perrin de Cypierre, Countess of Maussion, 1787
Portrait thought to be Philiberte-Orleans Perrin de Cypierre, Countess of Maussion, 1787

Portrait of Countess Anna de Noailles, born Brancovan (1876-1933), poet, c1905. Creator: Jean Louis Forain
Portrait of Countess Anna de Noailles, born Brancovan (1876-1933), poet, c1905

Anne Catharine Mouy, Countess of Broglia, as the Goddess Diana, n.d. Creator: Pieter Schenk
Anne Catharine Mouy, Countess of Broglia, as the Goddess Diana, n.d

Portrait of Countess Mollien, 1816. Creator: Vivant Denon
Portrait of Countess Mollien, 1816

Margaret, Countess of Carlisle, May 10, 1773. Creator: James Watson
Margaret, Countess of Carlisle, May 10, 1773

Henrietta Catharina of Nassau, n.d. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Henrietta Catharina of Nassau, n.d

Emily, Countess of Kildare, 1754. Creator: James McArdell
Emily, Countess of Kildare, 1754

Sophia Hedwichia, Countess of Nassau-Dietz, 1631. Creator: Willem Jacobzoon Delff
Sophia Hedwichia, Countess of Nassau-Dietz, 1631

Countess Eva Bielke, (c1700s). Creator: Martin Mytens the elder
Countess Eva Bielke, (c1700s). Portrait of Countess Eva Bielke (1677-1715). Golden brown dress with lace and dress

Countess Stenbock, 1698. Creator: Martin Mytens the elder
Countess Stenbock, 1698

A portrait of Countess Sophia Sergeevna Ignatieva, wife of His Majesty's retinue... 1880-89. Creator: I Milevskii
A portrait of Countess Sophia Sergeevna Ignatieva, wife of His Majesty's retinue, Lieutenant General, 1880-1889. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in

La Comtesse de Castiglione en Reine de la Nuit, 1863-67. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
La Comtesse de Castiglione en Reine de la Nuit, 1863-67

Lady Edwina Mountbatten and Mr Stephen Laddie Sanford
Lady Edwina Mountbatten (Countess Mountbatten of Burma) (1900-1960) pictured with Polo player Mr Stephen " Laddie" Sanford (1899-1977). Date: 1927

Empress Eugenie surrounded by her ladies in waiting, c1920. Artist: Arthur Leonard Cox
Empress Eugenie surrounded by her ladies in waiting, c1920. After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873). Held at Musee National du Chateau, Compiegne. From The Connoisseur Volume 101

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Jessie Matthews with daughter Catherine
British actress Jessie Matthews (1907-1981) enjoying a seaside donkey ride with her adopted daughter Catherine Hale-Monro. Catherine went on to become Countess Grixoni. Date: 1939

Philippa Fendall Stewart, nee Wendell, Countess of Galloway, pictured in the robes and tiara she wore for the coronation of King George VI in 1937. Date: 1937

A group at Murrays including Lady Idina Gordon
A group at Murrays River Club in Maidenhead, Jack Mays outpost of his Beak Street club in Londons Soho. From left, Jack Gordon, the Countess of Munster, Miss Olga Lynn (famous singing teacher)

Mrs Charles Sweeny & Lady Dunn at Sandwich
Mrs Charles Sweeny, looking as chic as ever, with Lady Dunn (rocking a rather fabulous jumpsuit) and her daughter, Countess John de Bendern at Whites Club golf tournament at Sandwich

Molyneux / Chanel models
A presentation of the latest evening fashion by Chanel (two on the left) and Molyneux (right). The three lovely ladies are members of the British high society

King Robert the Bruce is crowned as King of Scotland by Isabella MacDuff, The Countess of Buchan at the Abbey at Scone. 1306

Duchess of York leaving 17 Bruton Street - Baby Elizabeth
The Duchess of York (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth, The Queen Mother) leaving 17 Bruton Street, London - the home of her parents the Earl and Countess of Strathmore - a nursemaid is following

Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon - Prince Paul of Yugoslavia
An interesting group portrait taken at the Hertfordshire home of the Earl of Strathmore in 1920: (left) Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) (1900-2002)

King George V and his first four children - country scene
King George V (far right) (1865-1936) pictured with his first four children in the country - from left: Prince Albert George (1895-1952) (later King George VI)

[Countess de Castiglione, from Serie des Roses], 1895. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
[Countess de Castiglione, from Serie des Roses], 1895

Spa Fields Chapel
Engaving depicting Spa Fields Chapel in 1781. Spa Fields Chapel, erected in 1777, was one of many founded by Selina Hastings, the Countess of Huntingdon

Mary, Princess Royal as Chief Girl Guide
Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897-1965), daughter of George V in her uniform as Chief Girl Guide. She took an active role in promoting the Girl Guide movement, the VADs

Christening of George, son of the Princess Royal
HRH Princess Mary, Princess Royal (1897-1965) Lord Lascelles (1882-1947), 6th Earl of Harewood and their son George Henry Hubert Lascelles

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"Countess: A Tapestry of History, Power, and Intrigue" From the revolutionary Countess Constance Markievicz to the visionary Augusta Ada Byron, women have defied societal norms throughout history. These trailblazers challenged conventions and left an indelible mark on their respective fields. One cannot overlook the formidable Elizabeth Talbot, known as Bess of Hardwick. As Countess of Shrewsbury, she wielded immense influence in Tudor England and built magnificent estates that still stand today. However, not all countesses were benevolent figures. The notorious Elizabeth Bathory shocked society with her heinous crimes in 16th-century Hungary. Her dark legacy continues to fascinate and horrify even centuries later. Shifting our gaze to more recent times, we find ourselves amidst the glamourous world of high society with the Marquess and Marchioness of Milford Haven. Their opulent lifestyle captivated Parisian elites along Champs-Elysees while residing at the exquisite Paiva Mansion. Meanwhile, across Europe's royal courts in 1923, a captivating portrait emerges - The Royal Family. This snapshot captures a moment frozen in time when tradition met modernity amidst political turmoil. Delving further into history's tapestry reveals lesser-known figures like Countess Potocka or the enigmatic Lady called Countess of Nottingham (c. 1547-1603). Their stories offer glimpses into hidden narratives waiting to be unraveled by curious minds. In contrast to these historical accounts lies a tale filled with love and celebration - George VI Weds Elizabeth. This union between royalty symbolized hope for a nation recovering from war and laid foundations for future generations within Buckingham Palace's grandeur. Finally, let us immerse ourselves in art's embrace through Mozart's opera "The Marriage of Figaro. " This comic masterpiece transports audiences back to an era where music intertwined with social commentary during the Enlightenment.