Countess of Drogheda
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Countess of Drogheda
The Countess of Drogheda, born Kathleen Moore Pelham Burn married the 10th Earl of Drogheda in 1909 and divorced him in 1922 to marry Guillemo Delanda a polo player. A keen sportswoman she played tennis at Wimbledon, learnt to fly and worked helping refugees during the First World War. Pictured in The Sketch which reports with interest on her dining room which has recently been decorated in the Futurist manner. Date: 1914
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Aristocracy Aristocrat Aristocrats Burn Countess Décor Drogheda Futurism Futurist Kathleen Pelham
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In this portrait, the Countess of Drogheda, formerly known as Kathleen Moore Pelham Burn, exudes an aura of modernity and sophistication. The year is 1914, and the Countess, having recently divorced the 10th Earl of Drogheda, has made headlines once again by marrying Guillemo Delanda, a renowned polo player. The Countess, a keen sportswoman in her own right, had previously made a name for herself on the tennis courts at Wimbledon. Her love for adventure and innovation extended beyond sports, as she also learned to fly and worked tirelessly to help refugees during the First World War. The Sketch, a leading society publication of the time, reports with great interest on the Countess's recently decorated dining room, which has been transformed in the Futurist manner. The Futurist movement, a radical artistic and literary movement that originated in Italy, was characterized by its rejection of tradition and embrace of modernity, speed, and violence. The Countess's dining room, with its bold geometric shapes and vibrant colors, reflects the Futurist ethos of breaking away from the past and embracing the future. The room's décor, with its striking use of abstract forms and dynamic lines, is a testament to the Countess's daring and innovative spirit. As the Countess sits elegantly at her table, surrounded by the futuristic décor, it is clear that she is a woman ahead of her time. Her modern sensibilities and love for the avant-garde are on full display, making her a fascinating figure in the annals of aristocratic history.
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