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Tatler portrait of HRH Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll
Tatler portrait by Leon Noel showing HRH Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll at the age of seventeen wearing a beautiful off the shoulder dress. This image was one of the very few of the Duchess as she disliked having her photograph taken. Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, VA, CI, GCVO, GBE, RRC, GCStJ (Louise Caroline Alberta; 18 March 1848 3 December 1939), was the sixth child and fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Her early life was spent moving among the various royal residences in the company of her family. When her father, the Prince Consort, died on 14 December 1861, the court went into a period of intense mourning, to which Louise was unsympathetic. Louise was an able sculptor and artist, and several of her sculptures remain today. She was also a supporter of the feminist movement, corresponded with Josephine Butler, and visited Elizabeth Garrett. She held that " the subject of Domestic Economy lies at the root of the highest life of every true woman. Date: 13th October 1909
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This enchanting portrait of HRH Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, captures her youthful beauty and elegance at the age of seventeen. The off-shoulder dress she wears adds a touch of modernity to the classic Tatler photograph taken by Leon Noel on 13th October 1909. Princess Louise, born on 18 March 1848, was the sixth child and fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Her early life was filled with the grandeur and pomp of the royal court, moving among the various residences with her family. However, her disposition was quite different from her siblings. When her father, the Prince Consort, passed away on 14 December 1861, the court went into a period of intense mourning. But Louise, who was unsympathetic to the grief, found solace in her artistic pursuits. She was an accomplished sculptor and artist, and several of her sculptures remain today as a testament to her talent. Princess Louise was also a supporter of the feminist movement and corresponded with Josephine Butler, a leading figure in the fight for women's rights. She believed that the subject of Domestic Economy was the foundation of a true woman's highest life. Her progressive views and artistic talents set her apart from her royal sisters and made her a unique figure in the annals of British royal history. Despite her dislike for having her photograph taken, this rare image offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable princess who defied the conventions of her time.
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