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24 de mai. de 2024 · One highlight: a portrait, from 1784, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, of Lady Georgiana Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire, who was married to the fifth Duke, in 1744, on her seventeenth birthday.
25 de mai. de 2024 · Duchess of Devonshire. A darling of the decadent Georgian era, Georgiana Cavendish lit up England as an acclaimed socialite, fashion icon, and political activist. Beautiful and vivacious, the Duchess of Devonshire seemed to have it all as a teen bride who quickly became the toast of the town.
Há 5 dias · The Peterloo Massacre was not the first instance of women being politically engaged. In 1784, the Duchess of Devonshire Georgiana Cavendish campaigned for Charles Fox to win the general election, for the Whig party over the Tories.
30 de mai. de 2024 · The movie “The Duchess” is a period drama film that is based on the life of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. It chronicles her complicated marriage, political influence, and personal struggles in 18th-century England. Keira Knightley portrays the lead role.
Há 2 dias · At this time its leading spirit was Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, a lady whose character formed a perfect contrast to the indolence of her husband, and who, in respect of her beauty, her accomplishments, and the part which she played in the world of politics, may be compared with Anne Genevieve de Bourbon, Duchesse de Longueville ...
15 de mai. de 2024 · Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire; Meyer, Henry Hoppner, 1783-1847, printmaker; [7 February 1814]
Há 3 dias · "The Duchess of Devonshire, supported by Truth and Virtue, tramples on Scandal. She stands full-face, one foot on a cloud, the other on the prostrate body of an almost nude man inscribed 'Scandal', who lies face downwards, one hand resting on the 'Morning Post', the other holding serpents.
