Her Grace the Duchess of Westminster by Yevonde
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Her Grace the Duchess of Westminster by Yevonde
Loelia, Duchess of Westminster (1902 - 1993), born Loelia Mary Ponsonby. She married Hugh Richard Arthur, second Duke of Westminster in 1930 in the society event of the year, but the marriage proved unhappy, and many details were revealed in her frank autobiography of 1961, Grace and Favour. She divorced the Duke in 1947 and married Sir Martin Lindsay in 1969. Date: 1933
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1933 Aristocracy Aristocrat Aristocrats Duchess Jan16 Lindsay Madame Ponsonby Westminster Yevonde
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In this striking portrait, Her Grace the Duchess of Westminster, nee Loelia Mary Ponsonby, exudes an air of regal elegance and poised sophistication. The photograph, taken by renowned society photographer Yevonde (real name Eileen May Quinn), captures the Duchess in the prime of her youth and beauty. The year was 1933, and the Duchess had only recently married the second Duke of Westminster, Hugh Richard Arthur Grosvenor, in a society wedding that was the talk of the town. However, the marriage proved to be an unhappy one, and many details of their tumultuous relationship were later revealed in the Duchess's frank autobiography, "Grace and Favour," published in 1961. Born into the aristocratic Ponsonby family, Loelia was no stranger to the upper echelons of society. Her marriage to the Duke, who was one of the wealthiest men in the world, secured her place among the most prominent figures of the aristocracy. Yet, despite her privileged upbringing and glamorous lifestyle, Loelia's memoirs paint a picture of a woman who longed for love and companionship, which she ultimately found in her second marriage to Sir Martin Lindsay in 1969. This portrait, with its intricate detailing and rich colors, serves as a testament to the Duchess's timeless beauty and the enduring allure of the aristocratic world. Yevonde's masterful use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the image, making it a captivating addition to any collection of society portraits or portraits of the aristocracy. The photograph is a reminder of a bygone era, when the lives of the aristocracy were shrouded in mystery and intrigue, and the marriage of a duchess was a cause for celebration and speculation in equal measure. Today, it stands as a fascinating glimpse into the world of the past, and a tribute to the indomitable spirit of a woman who defied convention and forged her own path in life.
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