Lady Alington and daughter by Madame Yevonde
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Lady Alington and daughter by Madame Yevonde
Lady Alington, formerly Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper, eldest daughter of the Earl of Shaftesbury, with her baby daughter, Mary Anne Sturt Marten, known as Marianna.
1929
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Media ID 14406534
© Yevonde Portrait Archive/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
Alington Aristocracy Aristocrat Ashley Babies Cooper Madame Marten Sep16 Sturt Yevonde 1929 Marianna Upper
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In this exquisite black and white portrait captured by the renowned British photographer Madame Yevonde in 1929, we find Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper, eldest daughter of the Earl of Shaftesbury, lovingly cradling her baby daughter, Mary Anne Sturt Marten, known as Marianna. The mother and daughter duo are elegantly dressed in the height of upper-class fashion, with Lady Mary wearing an intricately beaded gown and Marianna swaddled in a soft, white blanket. Madame Yevonde, a pioneer in the field of artistic portrait photography, expertly captures the tender bond between mother and child, as well as the sophistication and refinement of the aristocratic world. The use of natural light and the subtle shadows cast by the intricate folds of their clothing add depth and texture to the image, creating a timeless and evocative portrait. Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper, born in 1897, was a prominent figure in British society, known for her beauty, grace, and philanthropic endeavors. Her daughter, Marianna, born in 1928, would go on to become a celebrated author and journalist in her own right. This portrait offers a glimpse into the lives of these two remarkable women, capturing a moment of love, connection, and the passing of generations within the aristocratic class. The photograph, held in the Yevonde Portrait Archive at the Mary Evans Picture Library, serves as a testament to the artistry and skill of Madame Yevonde, as well as a poignant reminder of the enduring bonds between mothers and their children.
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