Victorian scrap - The Dowager Duchess
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Victorian scrap - The Dowager Duchess
Victorian scrap - The Dowager Duchess.
late 19th century
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Aristocracy Aristocrat Aristocratic Dowager Duchess Elderly Nose Pince Scrap Severe Thin Widow Widows
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative Victorian scrap, titled 'The Dowager Duchess,' captures the essence of old age and aristocratic mourning in the late 19th century. The image features a stern-faced, elderly woman, dressed in the somber attire typical of widows during that era. Her thin, severe features are accentuated by her long, white hair, pulled back into a neat bun, and her pince-nez glasses perched precariously on the bridge of her nose. The Dowager Duchess's blue eyes seem to convey a sense of melancholy and quiet resignation, as if she has borne the weight of loss and sorrow for an extended period. The muted colors and intricate details of her dress, with its high collar and voluminous sleeves, further underscore the image's historical context and the woman's aristocratic status. This poignant photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of women of the aristocracy during the Victorian era, a time when the roles and expectations of women, particularly those who had lost their husbands, were shaped by tradition and societal norms.
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