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Alexandra, Countess of Airlie by J. Percival Anderson
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Alexandra, Countess of Airlie by J. Percival Anderson
The Countess of Airlie, formerly Lady Alexandra Marie Bridget Coke, daughter of the 3rd Earl of Leicester. Married David Ogilvy, 7th Earl of Airlie in 1917 and had six children including the Rt. Hon. Angus Ogilvy, husband of Princess Alexandra of Kent. She is featured in a portrait by society painter, J. Percival Anderson and the magazine reports that she recently gave a dance for Miss Rosemary Mitford at Cortachy Castle. Date: 1929
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Alexandra Anderson Angus Aristocracy Aristocrat Aristocratic Coke Countess Leicester Ogilvy Peerage Percival 1929 Airlie
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In this elegant portrait, Lady Alexandra Marie Bridget Coke, later Countess of Airlie, is captured in her youthful beauty and grace by renowned society painter, J. Percival Anderson. The year is 1929, and Lady Alexandra, then a young aristocrat, had recently married David Ogilvy, the 7th Earl of Airlie. The union produced six children, including the Rt. Hon. Angus Ogilvy, who later became the husband of Princess Alexandra of Kent. Lady Alexandra's lineage was distinguished, as she was the daughter of the 3rd Earl of Leicester. Her marriage into the Ogilvy family further solidified her place in the aristocratic circle. In this portrait, she is depicted in an exquisite gown, her expression serene and poised, reflecting the refined sophistication of the era. The setting of the portrait adds to its allure, with reports suggesting that Lady Alexandra had recently given a dance for Miss Rosemary Mitford at Cortachy Castle. The grandeur of the castle and the opulence of the event are hinted at in the painting, further emphasizing the aristocratic lifestyle of the time. J. Percival Anderson's skillful brushstrokes bring Lady Alexandra to life, capturing the essence of an aristocratic lady of the early 20th century. The portrait is a testament to the beauty, elegance, and history of the peerage, offering a glimpse into a bygone era.
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