Premium Framed Print : Consuelo Marlborough
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Consuelo Marlborough
CONSUELO, duchess of MARLBOROUGH (nee Vanderbilt) wife of Charles, ninth duke. The made-in-heaven marriage of American wealth and an English title was a dismal failure
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Media ID 590964
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1876 1964 Consuelo Dismal Duchess Failure Heaven Marlborough Ninth Title Vanderbilt Wealth Made
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the story of Consuelo Marlborough, also known as CONSUELO, duchess of MARLBOROUGH. Born a Vanderbilt, she married Charles, the ninth duke of Marlborough in 1876 - a union that seemed like a match made in heaven between American wealth and an English title. However, history tells us that this marriage was anything but successful.
Consuelo's life as duchess was marked by struggle and disappointment, despite her glamorous facade. The image reflects the complexity of her position - poised yet troubled, elegant yet burdened by unfulfilled expectations. As an American heiress thrust into British aristocracy, Consuelo faced immense pressure to conform to societal norms while grappling with personal unhappiness.
The stark contrast between her outward appearance and inner turmoil is palpable in this photograph from 1964. It serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by women who navigate the intersection of privilege and duty.
Through Mary Evans Picture Library's lens, we are given a glimpse into Consuelo's world - one filled with contradictions and complexities that ultimately led to a dismal failure in her marriage to Charles. This image invites us to reflect on the fleeting nature of wealth and status, reminding us that true happiness cannot be bought or inherited.
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