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A Madame Yevonde portrait of Baba Beaton
Miss Baba Beaton is the younger of the two beautiful and attractive Beaton girls. They are among the most popular of the blonde ex-debs, and no party is complete without them

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Lady Daphne Finch-Hatton
Lady Daphne Finch-Hatton was the eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham. The photograph shows her in a serious mood, with Whisky

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Lady Dashwood
Lady Dashwood, wife of Sir John Dashwood, is noted in the Sketch as, one of the smartest of the young women in Society. Madame Yevonde was a prolific and ground-breaking society portrait

1930s living room with fireplace and chairs
Typical British living room of the 1930s, with two armchairs flanking a blue tiled fireplace. Date: 1934

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Miss Isobel McLean
Isobel McLean, daughter of Mrs Loudon McLean, society hostess. Madame Yevonde was a prolific and ground-breaking society portrait and commercial photographer active between 1915 and 1975

Model posing in lingerie, 1934 Vivex colour photograph
A young woman posing in a silk and lace slip. Colour Vivex photograph from the 1930s. Date: 1934

Mrs Arthur Howard by Madame Yevonde
Mrs Arthur Howard, formerly Miss Lorna Baldwin, second of the four daughters of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and mother of Robin Howard

Miss Jeanne de Casalis by Madame Yevonde
Miss Jeanne de Casalis pictured during the time she played the lead in Mr Edward Middletons production of Potiphars Wife. Madame Yevonde was a prolific and ground-breaking society portrait

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Mr W. Somerset Maugham
Mr Somerset Maugham regards the world with a cold and cynical eye and writes about it with a brilliant pen. Madame Yevonde was a prolific and ground-breaking society portrait

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Mrs Winston Churchill
Graciousness, enterprise, dignity, staunchness, a sympathetic outlook and an acute sense of humour are all characteristics of Mrs (Clementine) Churchill

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Step into the enchanting world of Vivex, where timeless elegance meets vibrant colors. A collection of captivating portraits by Madame Yevonde takes us back to an era filled with glamour and sophistication. In a Madame Yevonde portrait of Baba Beaton, we witness the ethereal beauty that transcends time. The Woman with a glass exudes an air of mystery, her eyes sparkling with secrets untold. Jacqueline Paravicini's portrait captures her grace and poise, radiating confidence from within. Lady Daphne Finch-Hatton is immortalized in a Madame Yevonde masterpiece, her regal presence commanding attention. Lady Dashwood's portrait showcases her allure and charm, transporting us to a bygone era of opulence and grandeur. As we step into a 1930s living room adorned with a crackling fireplace and elegant chairs, we can almost feel the warmth enveloping us. A woman holding a cigarette holder epitomizes the liberation and independence embraced during this period. Another image depicts a woman engrossed in playing cards; it speaks volumes about the carefree spirit that defined those times. Madame Yevonde's Goddesses series presents Lady Bridget Poulett as Arethusa—a vision of strength intertwined with femininity—an embodiment of mythical power captured through artistry. Margaret, Duchess of Argyll (Mrs Charles Sweeny) shines in front of Yevonde's lens—her beauty transcending societal norms. In 1934 Vivex color photograph lingerie shoot, models showcase their sensuality while embracing their own bodies—a celebration of self-expression ahead of its time. Lastly, a woman surrounded by tulips symbolizes nature's delicate embrace complementing feminine grace.