Home > Mary Evans Prints Online > New Images August 2021
The Marchioness of Downshire, nee Miss Evelyn Foster
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Marchioness of Downshire, nee Miss Evelyn Foster
The Marchioness of Downshire, nee Miss Evelyn Foster, wife of the 6th Marquis of Downshire. Date: 1901
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23091978
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Downshire Evelyn Foster Hillsborough Marchioness Marquess Marquis 1901 Miss
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this elegant and captivating portrait, we behold the radiant visage of Evelyn Foster, later known as the Marchioness of Downshire. Taken in the year 1901, this photograph captures the young woman in the prime of her beauty, as she gazes off into the distance with an enigmatic smile playing upon her lips. Born as Miss Evelyn Foster, she would later marry the 6th Marquis of Downshire, becoming the Marchioness of Downshire. The setting of the portrait is the idyllic Hillsborough Estate, the ancestral home of the Marquesses of Downshire. The lush, rolling hills and verdant landscapes of the estate are reflected in the serene expression on the Marchioness's face, as if she is in perfect harmony with her surroundings. Her elegant attire, with its high collar and intricate lace detailing, is a testament to the refined fashion sensibilities of the early 1900s. Evelyn Foster's marriage to the Marquis of Downshire marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life, one filled with grandeur, privilege, and responsibility. As the wife of a nobleman, she would have been expected to uphold the dignity and grace of her title, while also managing the affairs of the estate and raising a family. This portrait, therefore, serves not only as a beautiful record of a young woman's beauty but also as a glimpse into the life of a privileged aristocrat in the early 20th century. The Marchioness of Downshire's enchanting presence continues to captivate us, over a century after this photograph was taken. Her timeless beauty and the allure of her aristocratic world are a reminder of a bygone era, one that we can only imagine through the pages of history and the preserved images of the past.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
