Dinesen Collection

Phoenix Club, Oxford University - Denys Finch-Hatton
Members of the Phoenix Club including, front row, second from right, the Hon. Denys Finch-Hatton, (1887 - 1931), later a big game hunter and lover of Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen)

Prince of Wales with Denys Finch-Hatton
Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, and Duke of Windsor, pictured with the Hon. Denys Finch-Hatton, who had accompanied the Prince on his most recent safari in East Africa

Edward Prince of Wales with Denys Finch-Hatton
Edward Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, at tea in the bush camp, his Royal Highness near Kiu while on one of his hunting expeditions in East Africa with Captain Anderson

ISAK DINESEN (1885-1962). Pseudonym of Karen Blixen. Danish writer. Photographed, 1922, on her farm in Kenya

Isak Dinesen
ISAK DINESEN real name Karen Christence, baroness Blixen-Finecke Danish writer in Kenya Date: 1885 - 1962

KENYA: DINESEN FARM, 1925. Aerial photograph of the farm owned by Karen Blixen (aka Isak Dinesen) in Kenya, c1925

ISAK DINESEN (1885-1962). Pseudonym of Karen Blixen. Danish writer. Oil over a photograph, 1953

DINESEN: MS. PAGE, 1909. Manuscript page of the introduction to Karen Dinesen s
DINESEN: MS. PAGE, 1909. Manuscript page of the introduction to Karen Dinesens short story " The de Cats Family"

ISAK DINESEN (1885-1962). Pseudonym of Karen Blizen. Danish writer. Photographed, extreme right, with her mother and siblings at their home, Rungstedlund, Denmark, c1904

ISAK DINESEN (1885-1962). Pseudonym of Karen Blixen. Danish writer. Photographed, extreme right, with her siblings in 1893

ISAK DINESEN (1885-1962). Pseudonym of Karen Blixen. Danish writer. Photographed in 1935

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"Dinesen: A Captivating Tale of Adventure and Literature" Step into the world of Dinesen, a pseudonym for Karen Blixen, the Danish writer who enchanted readers with her captivating stories. From her time at Oxford University to her adventures in Africa, Dinesen's life was filled with intrigue and passion. In the illustrious Phoenix Club at Oxford University, Denys Finch-Hatton became an integral part of Dinesen's story. Their connection blossomed amidst intellectual discussions and shared dreams of exploration. The photograph capturing Prince of Wales alongside Denys Finch-Hatton speaks volumes about their close bond. Dressed in a fur coat made from a leopard she had personally hunted during her African visit, Isak Dinesen exuded strength and fearlessness. This image showcases her deep connection to nature and the wild landscapes that inspired her writing. The aerial photograph Farm in Kenya transports us to 1925 when Karen Blixen embarked on an extraordinary journey as a coffee farmer. It was here that she found solace amidst vast plains and discovered inspiration for some of her most renowned works. Through various photographs captured over time, we catch glimpses into Isak Dinesen's enigmatic persona. Her piercing gaze reveals both vulnerability and resilience - qualities that resonated deeply within her literary masterpieces. A unique blend of oil painting overlaid onto photographs brings out the essence of Isak Dinesen's multifaceted personality. The brushstrokes seem to capture not only physical features but also the depth of emotions hidden behind those eyes. Dine sen remains an icon in literature, forever remembered as a woman who defied societal norms and embraced adventure wholeheartedly. Her legacy continues to inspire generations with tales woven intricately between reality and imagination – leaving us captivated by the magic she created through words alone.