Elizabeth of Austria
Marguerite de Valois
This beautiful lady was a member of the de la Gardie-family, at the time one of Sweden's richest families. Her gown is sumptous enough for that, I think.
Barbara Villiers
Lady ELizabeth Butler
Hedvig Taube, the mistress of the Swedish king Fredrik I. I often think that the portrait's of 18th century great beauties looks rather plain, but Hedvig really look beautiful.
This painting hangs at Skogaholm's manor house at Skansen in Srockholm. I love this gown andd wish the early 18th century suited me, as I would love to re-create it.
Alexander Roslin's pretty wife.
Lady Elizabeth Murray and her cousin Dido. I only recently found this through Pauline's delightful post.
I think this is a Sargent.
Thora Dardel by her husband Nild Dardel.
And Edita Morris, his mistress. This is one of my favourite portraits ever.
Another Dardel
4 comments:
I'm beginning to appreciate the 17th century more and more... If I must blame someone, I guess I have to blame you.
I will happily take the blame! :D
I'm totally loving the frock Barbara Villiers is wearing. I studied the Stuarts for my history degree, so I'm rather particular to the 17th century.
On the subject of Marguerite de Valois, my husband and I went with a friend to see The Princess of Montpensier last night, which is set during France's religious wars of the 16th century. The costumes were gorgeous.
Lauren: Yes, it's lovely!
I haven't heard about that movie- I will check it out. :)
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