Fine Art Print : Lady Loughborough as Weeping Willow - Elspeth Phelps
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Lady Loughborough as Weeping Willow - Elspeth Phelps
Sheila Chisholm, Lady Loughborough, later Lady Milbanke, pictured on the front cover of The Sketch wearing her costume for the part of Weeping Willow in the Nymphs of the Forest tableau performed at the Petticoat Lane Fair, a fundraiser held at the Albert Hall in December 1917 in aid of Concerts at the Front. The idea was conceived by leading London dressmaker, Elspeth Phelps, who designed all the costumes. Date: 1917
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Chisholm Covers Elspeth Forest Loughborough Magazines Milbanke Nymphs Petticoat Phelps Sheila Socialite Weeping Willow
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the exquisite Lady Loughborough as Weeping Willow print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures Sheila Chisholm, later Lady Milbanke, in her iconic role as Weeping Willow in the Nymphs of the Forest tableau. The intricate details of her costume and the expressive sadness in her eyes bring this timeless moment to life. Add a touch of elegance and history to your home or office with this beautiful fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 50.8cm (14" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures Sheila Chisholm, Lady Loughborough (later Lady Milbanke), in her enchanting portrayal of Weeping Willow for the Nymphs of the Forest tableau at the Petticoat Lane Fair held at the Albert Hall in December 1917. During the tumultuous backdrop of the First World War, London's leading dressmaker, Elspeth Phelps, masterfully conceived and designed this charitable event to raise funds for Concerts at the Front. The Nymphs of the Forest tableau was a captivating spectacle, with Lady Loughborough's heartfelt performance as Weeping Willow serving as a poignant reminder of the sorrow and loss endured during this pivotal period in history. The ethereal beauty of the socialite, dressed in Phelps' intricately designed costume, adds an air of enchantment to this poignant moment in time. This photograph, published on the front cover of The Sketch magazine, immortalizes Lady Loughborough's unforgettable portrayal and the spirit of unity and resilience that defined the era.
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