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The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910

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The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910

XJF412212 The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing up disguised as Abyssinians, paid an official visit to the flagship of the Home Fleet, HMS Dreadnought; l-r, Virginia Woolf, nee Stephen (1882-1941) English writer, Guy Ridley (dates unknown), Adrian Stephen (1883-1948) author and psychoanalyst, brother of Virginia, Anthony Buxton (dates unknown), Duncan Grant (1885-1978) Scottish painter, Horace de Vere Cole (1881-1936); ); English, out of copyright

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The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910

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. In this photograph from the early 20th century, we are transported back to a moment of pure whimsy and theatricality. Pictured here is an extraordinary scene where a group of individuals have donned elaborate disguises as they pay an official visit to the HMS Dreadnought, the flagship of the Home Fleet. Amongst them are notable figures such as Virginia Woolf, renowned English writer; Guy Ridley and Adrian Stephen, siblings who were both authors in their own right; Anthony Buxton, whose accomplishments remain unknown; Duncan Grant, a Scottish painter known for his vibrant works; and Horace de Vere Cole. The image captures a lighthearted practical joke orchestrated by these members of the Bloomsbury Group. Dressed up in false beards, turbans adorned with feathers or top hats paired with bowler hats - each individual has embraced their chosen disguise with gusto. Their costumes exude Edwardian elegance while adding an air of mystery to their characters. This playful state visit showcases not only their creativity but also highlights the joy they found in pushing boundaries through artful deception. It serves as a testament to the spirit of entertainment that thrived within this influential artistic collective. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from our private collection today, we can't help but be reminded that even amidst serious pursuits like literature and painting, there is always

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