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Lady Eden by Madame Yevonde
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Lady Eden by Madame Yevonde
Edith Mary Patricia (nÚÑáPrendergast), Lady Eden (died 1990), wife of Sir Timothy Eden, daughter of Arthur Prendergast. Date: 1923
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Media ID 23150848
© Yevonde Portrait Archive/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
Apr19 Eden Edith Madame Prendergast Romantic Timothy Veil Veiled Yevonde
EDITORS COMMENTS
This portrait captures the enigmatic beauty and allure of Lady Eden, née Edith Mary Patricia Prendergast (1894-1990), as she gazes intently through the intricately draped folds of her veil. The photograph was taken by the renowned British photographer Madame Yevonde (Edith May Preller, 1894-1975) in 1923, during the height of the artist's career. Lady Eden's elegant and refined appearance is accentuated by the dramatic veil, which adds an air of mystery and romance to the image. Born into an aristocratic family, Lady Eden was the daughter of Sir Arthur Prendergast, a prominent judge, and Lady Constance Prendergast. She later married Sir Timothy Eden, a distinguished diplomat and politician. This portrait, with its timeless and ethereal quality, offers a glimpse into the glamour and sophistication of the interwar period. Madame Yevonde's masterful use of lighting and composition creates a sense of otherworldliness, further emphasizing the enchanting allure of Lady Eden. The photograph is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the essence of her subject and transport the viewer to a bygone era.
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