Countess Collection (page 8)

Doll representing courtier Juno, Countess of Durham, in a green satin outfit for the opera. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria

Dolls of courtiers dressed by Princess Victoria
Dolls of courtiers Duchess of Clarendon, Lady Maria Arnold and Lady Derwentwater. Wooden dolls dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Dolls of courtiers Countess of Jedburgh and Duchess
Dolls of courtiers Philippa Countess of Jedburgh and Duchess of Orleans in tea-tray hats. Wooden dolls dressed by the young Princess Victoria

Doll of dancer Mlle. Proche Giubelei dressed by Princess
Doll of dancer Mlle. Proche Giubelei in costume as Justine from the ballet Un Jour a Naples dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

The Earl and Countess of Leicester dressed by Princess
The Earl and Countess of Leicester dolls dressed by young Princess Victoria after characters in the ballet Kenilworth. Mlle. Porphirin Brocard danced the role of Amy Robsart, Lady Leicester

Peasants of the isle of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea, 1818
Peasants of the isle of Zakynthos or Zante in the Ionian Sea, 1818. The man smokes a long tobacco pipe. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being

Catherine Countess of Claremont doll dressed by Princess
Catherine Countess of Claremont doll dressed by young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H. Lows Queen Victorias Dolls, George Newness, London, 1894

Grave effigy or Lady Arabella, Countess Dowager of Nottingham, in the chancel of St. Mary le Savoy. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Grave effigies in St. Saviours Southwark. Wooden figure of a Knight Templar and monument to Old Overie, father of Mary Overie, foundress of the Priory

Enmore Castle, Somerset, the seat of the 3rd Earl of Egmont
Enmore Castle, Somerset, the seat of John James Perceval, 3rd Earl of Egmont. Gothic rectangular castle with dry foss and drawbridge, crenellated church nearby

Arrival of aristocracy at a dance ball in a grand house, 19th century. Sir Roger Ferguson is accompanied by Lady de Tabby and Mrs Freezer in crinolines

Thomas Fermor, 1st Earl of Pomfret and Henrietta Louisa, Countess of Pomfret, c
1216665 Thomas Fermor, 1st Earl of Pomfret and Henrietta Louisa, Countess of Pomfret, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Bardwell, Thomas (1704-67); 216x124 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

10th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
10th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Bedchamber Ladies, Lady Sarah Lyttleton and Countess of Mulgrave, Two Lords in Waiting, George Byng

11th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
11th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Two Bedchamber Ladies, Anne Caulfeild, Countess of Charlemont, and Lady Flora Hastings

12th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victoria s
12th Carriage of the Royal Household in Queen Victorias coronation parade. The Principal Lady of the Bedchamber, Marchioness of Lansdowne, the Lord Chamberlain, Francis Nathaniel Conyngham

Woman in costume as a Vivandiere or sutler
Woman in costume of a sutler to the French Guards (Vivandiere, Garde Francaise) for a masquerade ball, Paris, late 19th century. She carries a barrel of rum and a glass

Portrait of Mary Isabella Bloxam as a young woman, niece to Sir Thomas Lawrence. With her hair up and curled, in an off-the-shoulder dress

Miss Farren, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815), pub
NP125544 Miss Farren, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815), pub. by Bull & Jeffreys, 1792 (stipple engraving) by Lawrence

Princess Margaret
Portrait of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (1930-2002), pictured in a green ensemble in 1953 - Coronation year. Date: 1953

Radiant Redheads by Pat Charles
A selection of well-known society women with red head including Mrs Cunningham-Reid, the former Mary Ashley, Lady Seafield, Hazel, Lady Lavery, Miss Valerie Domville and Miss Anny Ahlers

Lady Elizabeth Courtenay, Countess of Devon (1801-1867). 1838

Statues of Philippe Hurepel (1200-34) Comte de Clermont and his wife Mahaut (d
XIR166580 Statues of Philippe Hurepel (1200-34) Comte de Clermont and his wife Mahaut (d.1260) Comtesse de Boulogne et de Dammartin, jamb figures from the North Portal

Window depicting Jacques de Bourbon (1315-61) Comte de la Marche
XIR223621 Window depicting Jacques de Bourbon (1315-61) Comte de la Marche, Jeanne de Chatillon-Saint-Pol (d.1371) Jean I de Bourbon (1361-94) and Catherine

Round Dining Room of the Pavillon de Musique, built 1781 (photo)
BCC68545 Round Dining Room of the Pavillon de Musique, built 1781 (photo) by Chalgrin, Jean Francois Therese (1739-1811); Pavillon de Montreuil, Versailles

Olivia features in Shakespeares Twelfth Night aromantic comedybelieved to have been written around 1601???1602. The play centres on the twinsViolaandSebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck

Isabella d Este, Countess of Mantua (1474-1539)
5855301 Isabella d Este, Countess of Mantua (1474-1539) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Isabella d Este, Countess of Mantua (1474-1539) Scarlet dress with train

Portrait of Grace, Countess of Clanbrassil, nee Foley, Half Length, in a Blue Dress
659195 Portrait of Grace, Countess of Clanbrassil, nee Foley, Half Length, in a Blue Dress, Seated at a Table, Her Hands Crossed, 1774 (pastel) by Liotard

Portrait of Countess Catherine Skavronska, Seated Three-Quarter Length
652120 Portrait of Countess Catherine Skavronska, Seated Three-Quarter Length, in Neo-Classical Dress, by a Draped Curtain, Adorning a Helmet, Inscribed Potemkin Taurico, with a Wreath

Portrait of Contessa Ortensia Ianni Stella, bust length, in an ivory chemise
CH438798 Portrait of Contessa Ortensia Ianni Stella, bust length, in an ivory chemise, with flowers in her hair (oil on canvas) by Voet

Society women in their jewels
Page from The Sketch featuring a number of ladies of nobility wearing pearl necklaces, tiaras and other family jewels. 1. Lady Gooch, 2. Lady St. Oswald in a splendid dog collar, 3

Lady Georgiana Curzon & Countess Howe by Yevonde
Mary Howe (nÚÑáCurzon), Countess Howe (1887 - 1962), First wife of 5th Earl Howe pictured right, with her daughter Lady Georgiana Mary Kidston (nÚÑáCurzon, later Lady Starkey) (1910-1976)

The Countess Spencer
Charlotte Frances Frederica Spencer, Countess Spencer VA (nÚÑáSeymour) (1835 1903), daughter of Frederick Charles William Seymour (a son of Lord Hugh Seymour)

The Countess of Seafield by Madame Yevonde
Nina Caroline Ogilvie-Grant, 12th Countess of Seafield (1906 - 1969), by Madame Yevonde. Married Derek Herbert Ogilvie-Grant-Studley-Herbert in 1930, divorced 1957

Why I Became A Vegetarian, Lady Augustus Paget
Why I Became A Vegetarian, by Lady Augustus Paget (Walburga Ehrengarde Helena, Lady Paget, nÚÑáCountess von Hohenthal, 1839-1929). 1899

Miss Sylvia Storey, Countess Poulett
Countess Poulett, formerly stage star Miss Sylvia Storey, photographed after the announcement of her engagement to Major Percy Hansen

Childrens Choir, St Anns Industrial School, Booterstown, D
Countess of Aberdeen poses with the choir of St Anns Industrial School from Booterstown, near Dublin, Ireland. Date: Date unknown

Henriette Lucy Dillon (1770-1853) Marquise de la Tour du Pin Gouvernet, c
NUL230108 Henriette Lucy Dillon (1770-1853) Marquise de la Tour du Pin Gouvernet, c.1802 (w/c on ivory) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Virginia Oldoini, Contessa di Castiglione, 1883 (oil on canvas)
CHT411524 Portrait of Virginia Oldoini, Contessa di Castiglione, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charlotte de la Tremouille (engraving)
816359 Charlotte de la Tremouille (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlotte de la Tremouille, Countess of Derby (1599-1664)

Countess of Chesterfield (engraving)
820782 Countess of Chesterfield (engraving) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Countess of Chesterfield. The Honourable Anne Elizabeth Weld-Forester)

Portrait of Richard Boyle and Dorothy Savile (oil on canvas)
621551 Portrait of Richard Boyle and Dorothy Savile (oil on canvas) by Aikman, William (1682-1731) (attr. to); 86.4x118.1 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Richard Boyle)

Fan depicting characters involved in the Affaire du Collier, 1786 (w / c on paper)
XIR158176 Fan depicting characters involved in the Affaire du Collier, 1786 (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Countess Howe (Mary Curzon)
Countess Howe, (1887-1962) portrayed by society painter, Philip de Laszlo. She married her cousin, Viscount Curzon (Francis Curzon, 5th Earl Howe), MP for Battersea South

Sketch cover - Senorita Edelmira San Pedro-Ocejo
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a portrait of Cuban-born Senorita Edelmira San Pedro-Ocejo, engaged to the Prince of the Asturias, eldest son of King Alfonso XIII

Portrait of a Contessa (see 86509 for pair)
RAF86510 Portrait of a Contessa (see 86509 for pair) by Bejarano, Antonio Cabral (1788-1861); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Spanish, out of copyright

Countess of Dudley, the New Vicereine of Ireland
Countess of Dudley (Rachel nee Gurney, wife of William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley), the New Vicereine of Ireland on the strength of her husbands appointment as Viceroy (Lord Lieutenant). 1902

Window depicting Louis de Bourbon (1465-1520) Prince de La Roche-sur-Yon
XIR223622 Window depicting Louis de Bourbon (1465-1520) Prince de La Roche-sur-Yon, Louise de Bourbon (d.1561) Comtesse de Montpensier

Skeleton of Death adorning a Countess with a necklace of bones even as she is preoccupied with a new gown from her maid. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of

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"Countess: A Tapestry of History, Power, and Intrigue" From the revolutionary Countess Constance Markievicz to the visionary Augusta Ada Byron, women have defied societal norms throughout history. These trailblazers challenged conventions and left an indelible mark on their respective fields. One cannot overlook the formidable Elizabeth Talbot, known as Bess of Hardwick. As Countess of Shrewsbury, she wielded immense influence in Tudor England and built magnificent estates that still stand today. However, not all countesses were benevolent figures. The notorious Elizabeth Bathory shocked society with her heinous crimes in 16th-century Hungary. Her dark legacy continues to fascinate and horrify even centuries later. Shifting our gaze to more recent times, we find ourselves amidst the glamourous world of high society with the Marquess and Marchioness of Milford Haven. Their opulent lifestyle captivated Parisian elites along Champs-Elysees while residing at the exquisite Paiva Mansion. Meanwhile, across Europe's royal courts in 1923, a captivating portrait emerges - The Royal Family. This snapshot captures a moment frozen in time when tradition met modernity amidst political turmoil. Delving further into history's tapestry reveals lesser-known figures like Countess Potocka or the enigmatic Lady called Countess of Nottingham (c. 1547-1603). Their stories offer glimpses into hidden narratives waiting to be unraveled by curious minds. In contrast to these historical accounts lies a tale filled with love and celebration - George VI Weds Elizabeth. This union between royalty symbolized hope for a nation recovering from war and laid foundations for future generations within Buckingham Palace's grandeur. Finally, let us immerse ourselves in art's embrace through Mozart's opera "The Marriage of Figaro. " This comic masterpiece transports audiences back to an era where music intertwined with social commentary during the Enlightenment.