Shirley Bain-Marais by Madame Yevonde
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Shirley Bain-Marais by Madame Yevonde
Shirley Bain-Marais (1921-?) by Madame Yevonde. She was the daughter of Colonel Colin Bain-Marais, South African Minister to France. She and her parents escaped France by sardine boat from Bordeaux when the armistice with Germany was signed; they were rescued by a British destroyer and brought to England. Date: 1940
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Ambassador Armistice Bain Bordeaux Brought Colin Colonel Destroyer Escape Escaped Madame Marais Minister Necklace Refugee Rescue Rescued Sardine Shirley Signed Yevonde
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black and white portrait, Shirley Bain-Marais, the daughter of Colonel Colin Bain-Marais, the South African Minister to France, gazes intently at the camera with a determined expression. The photograph was taken by the renowned British portrait photographer Madame Yevonde in the 1940s. The backdrop of this poignant image is the tumultuous events of World War II. In 1940, as the armistice with Germany was signed, Shirley and her parents were among the thousands of Allied nationals who were forced to flee France. They managed to escape by sardine boat from Bordeaux, braving the treacherous waters of the Bay of Biscay in the hope of reaching neutral Spain. However, their boat was intercepted by a British destroyer, which rescued them and brought them to safety in England. Shirley's elegant attire, complete with a beautiful necklace, belies the harrowing journey she and her family had endured. The photograph captures a moment of resilience and defiance in the face of adversity, as Shirley stands proudly before the camera, a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who survived the chaos and upheaval of wartime. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the historical events of the 20th century. It offers a glimpse into the experiences of refugees during World War II, and the courage and determination that sustained them through difficult times. The image is a valuable historical document, and a testament to the power of photography to capture and preserve the human experience.
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