Portrait of Rose, Fourth Marchioness of Headfort (exh.1915). Sir William Orpen (Irish, 1878-1931). O
Portrait of Rose, Fourth Marchioness of Headfort (exh.1915). Sir William Orpen (Irish, 1878-1931). Oil on canvas.Rose Boote, later 4th Marchioness of Headfort (1878-1958) was a Gaiety Girl who sang the part of Maisie in ‘The Messenger Boy’ in 1900. Here, Orpen dramatically places her against a dark background. He takes full advantage of the striking seed pearl and lace filigree, and ermine fringed sleeves of her dress. The gloved arms are a tour-de-force, while the face is framed by diamond pendent earrings. -- source link
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