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The Hon. Mrs Bryan Guinness (Diana Mitford)
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The Hon. Mrs Bryan Guinness (Diana Mitford)
Mrs Bryan Guinness, formerly Diana Freeman Mitford (1910-2003), one of the notorious Mitford sisters and society beauty pictured in The Tatler in 1933. Left Bryan Guinness for Oswald Mosley. Imprisoned during WWII for being fascist sympathisers. Never repented her views. Date: 1933
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1933 Bryan Diana Freeman Guinness Jan16 Mitford Mitfords Mosley Sisters
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This portrait captures the enigmatic and controversial figure of Diana Mitford, later known as Mrs Bryan Guinness, in her prime during the 1930s. Born into the prominent Mitford family, Diana was renowned for her beauty and charm, gracing the pages of high society magazines such as The Tatler. However, her life took a dramatic turn when she left her husband, Bryan Guinness, for the charismatic leader Oswald Mosley and embraced his fascist beliefs. The image, taken in 1933, shows Diana in an elegant and refined pose, her striking features accentuated by the soft lighting and intricate detail of her dress. Yet beneath this elegant facade, Diana was a woman of strong convictions and unwavering loyalty to her political beliefs. Her decision to support Mosley and the British Union of Fascists led to her imprisonment during World War II, along with her sister Unity Mitford, for being enemy aliens. Despite the controversy and backlash, Diana never repented her views, remaining steadfast in her support of Mosley and his ideologies. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of a turbulent period in British history, when the lines between politics, society, and personal relationships became blurred, and the consequences of one's beliefs could be dire. Mrs Bryan Guinness, nee Diana Mitford, passed away in 2003, leaving behind a complex and intriguing legacy. This image, with its timeless beauty and intriguing backstory, continues to fascinate and intrigue, offering a glimpse into the life of one of the most notorious and enigmatic figures of the 20th century.
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