Lady Caroline Lamb / Meyer
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Lady Caroline Lamb / Meyer
LADY CAROLINE LAMB nee Ponsonby : wife of William Lamb (later viscount Melbourne) : writer, fervent admirer of Byron for love of whom she became insane
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 606807
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10057091
1785 1828 Admirer Byron Caroline Fervent Insane Lamb Melbourne Meyer Ponsonby Viscount Will I Am
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the enigmatic Lady Caroline Lamb, a woman whose life was as tumultuous and passionate as the romantic novels she penned. Born Caroline Ponsonby in 1785, she would later become known for her fervent admiration of the infamous poet Lord Byron, for whom she famously declared her love.
Married to William Lamb, who would go on to become Viscount Melbourne, Lady Caroline's life was marked by scandal and tragedy. Her infatuation with Byron led her to madness, earning her a reputation as a woman consumed by passion and desire.
In this portrait from 1828, Lady Caroline's piercing gaze seems to hint at the inner turmoil that plagued her throughout her life. The delicate features of her face belie the intensity of emotion that lay beneath the surface.
As a writer herself, Lady Caroline poured her heart and soul into her work, drawing inspiration from both personal experience and literary musings. Her legacy lives on through her writings and through portraits such as this one, which capture the essence of a woman who defied societal norms in pursuit of love and fulfillment.
Mary Evans Picture Library has preserved this piece of history for future generations to admire and reflect upon - a testament to the enduring power of art in capturing human emotion and experience.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.