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Lord Snowdon by Stephen Ward
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Lord Snowdon by Stephen Ward
Anthony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret (born 1930) sketched by the society osteopath and artist Stephen Ward for The Illustrated London News in a sitting specially granted at Kensington Palace in 1961, shortly before the birth of the Earl and Princess Margarets first child, Viscount Linley. Ward sketched several high profile figures for the Illustrated London News in 1961, but two years later he would become notorious through his involvement in the Profumo Affair. Date: 1961
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1961 Anthony Antony Armstrong Jones News Scandal Sketches Snowdon Stephen Tony Ward
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In this evocative sketch, Lord Snowdon, then Anthony Armstrong-Jones, is captured in a moment of quiet contemplation, just weeks before the birth of his first child with Princess Margaret. The portrait was commissioned by The Illustrated London News in 1961, and the sitting took place at Kensington Palace. At the time, Lord Snowdon was a rising star in British society, having been appointed as the Princess's official photographer in 1959. The artist behind this work was Stephen Ward, a society osteopath and accomplished painter. Ward was known for his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with remarkable skill and sensitivity. This portrait of Lord Snowdon is a testament to his artistic talent and the unique connection he was able to forge with his subjects. Two years after this sitting, Ward's life would take a dramatic turn. He became embroiled in the Profumo Affair, a scandal that would shake the British establishment to its core. At the heart of the affair was Ward's relationship with Christine Keeler, a model who was also involved with John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War. The scandal led to the downfall of Profumo and caused widespread public outrage. Despite the subsequent notoriety, this portrait of Lord Snowdon remains a fascinating snapshot of a moment in time, before the storm clouds gathered on the horizon. It serves as a reminder of the complex and intriguing world of British royalty and high society in the early 1960s. This image is an original sketch by Stephen Ward, created in 1961 for The Illustrated London News. It offers a unique and intriguing glimpse into the life of Lord Snowdon, a man who would go on to become the Earl of Snowdon, and the turbulent times that lay ahead.
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