Mrs Spencer-Watson and Miss Mary Spencer-Watson
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Mrs Spencer-Watson and Miss Mary Spencer-Watson
Black and white photograph in the Sketch of Mrs Spencer-Watson and Miss Mary Spencer-Watson as G Arnolfini of Luca and his Wife by J Van Eyck at the Picture Ball given by the Society of Portrait-Painters at the Grafton Galleries, London. All the dresses worn were copies of famous pictures. Date: 21st November 1928
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Eyck Magazines Occasions Parties Pictures Publication Publications Socialite Socialites 1928
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In this striking photograph from the Sketch magazine, published on November 21, 1928, we find Mrs Spencer-Watson and Miss Mary Spencer-Watson gracefully recreating the iconic scene of Giovanni di Nicolao Arnolfini and his wife, as depicted in the renowned painting by Jan van Eyck, "The Arnolfini Portrait." The Society of Portrait-Painters hosted a Picture Ball at the Grafton Galleries in London, where attendees donned costumes inspired by famous paintings. Mrs Spencer-Watson, with an elegant and poised demeanor, embodies the spirit of the Arnolfini wife, dressed in a rich, velvet gown, her hands delicately folded in her lap. Her dark hair, styled in an intricate updo, complements her regal appearance. Miss Mary Spencer-Watson, with a youthful and captivating expression, portrays the Arnolfini wife's younger counterpart, wearing a flowing, white gown reminiscent of the original painting. The 1920s, a decade known for its opulence and extravagance, provided the perfect backdrop for such an occasion. The Picture Ball was a testament to the society's appreciation for art and the fashionable world of socialites. This photograph, a snapshot of a bygone era, serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of art and the joy of bringing it to life through creative expression. The Sketch magazine, a leading publication of the time, captured this enchanting moment, preserving it for future generations to appreciate the fusion of art, fashion, and society during the 1920s.
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