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Lord Alfred Douglas / 1894
Lord ALFRED BRUCE DOUGLAS writer, friend of Oscar Wilde in 1894, at age 24
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1894 1945 Bruce Friend Oscar Wilde Douglas
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This evocative photograph captures the young and charismatic Lord Alfred "Bosie" Douglas, aged 24, in 1894. At the time, Douglas was a writer and the notorious friend of the renowned Irish playwright and wit, Oscar Wilde. The two men met in 1891, and their scandalous relationship would lead to Wilde's downfall and imprisonment. Born in 1870, Douglas was the son of the 7th Marquess of Queensberry, a prominent Scottish aristocrat. His association with Wilde, who was 15 years his senior, caused a scandal due to the age difference and the perceived impropriety of their relationship. The Marquess, who disapproved of his son's association with Wilde, famously left a card for Wilde, threatening to expose him as a "somdomite" (sic). This photograph, taken in 1894, shows Douglas looking confident and dapper, with a moustache and sideburns that were fashionable at the time. His piercing gaze and serious expression hint at the complex and controversial character that he would become known for. The relationship between Wilde and Douglas ended in 1895, when Wilde was arrested and charged with "gross indecency." Douglas testified against Wilde during the trial, contributing to Wilde's conviction and subsequent imprisonment. The scandal ruined Wilde's career and reputation, and he was released from prison in 1897, a broken man. Despite the tragic outcome of their relationship, Douglas remains an intriguing figure in the history of literature and queer culture. This photograph offers a glimpse into the life of a young man who played a significant role in one of the most famous scandals of the late Victorian era.
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