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Princess Liubov Alexandrivna Obolenskaya and her children
Princess Liubov Alexandrivna Obolenskaya (Narishkina) and her four eldest children. Her eldest son (right) was the famous England rugby player Alexander Obolensky. Date: 1920
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1. Title: "A Royal Russian Family in Exile: Princess Liubov Alexandrovna Obolenskaya and Her Four Eldest Children, 1920" This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of Princess Liubov Alexandrovna Obolenskaya (1882-1962) and her four eldest children, huddled together in a room filled with the fading remnants of their once-grand lifestyle. The scene is set in the early 1920s, a time when the Russian royal family was in exile following the Bolshevik Revolution. The princess, dressed in a simple, yet elegant, long-sleeved blouse and skirt, tenderly holds her youngest son, 31-year-old Prince Lev (born on March 3, 1889), who gazes up at her with an expression of trust and love. Her eldest son, Alexander Obolensky (born on December 21, 1888), stands proudly to her right, his rugged features and athletic build hinting at his later success as an England rugby player. The two girls, Princesses Natalia (born on January 2, 1891) and Irina (born on September 27, 1895), sit on the floor, their delicate features and youthful innocence a stark contrast to the harsh realities of their new life in exile. The family's belongings, including a grand piano and ornate decorations, are a testament to the opulence they once knew, now faded and worn. The photograph, taken by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd, offers a glimpse into the lives of a once-powerful Russian family, now reduced to a simple, yet loving, portrait of mother and children. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of political upheaval and the enduring bond between a mother and her children.
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