Photograph of Dorothy D'Oyly Carte
1920
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1920
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Photograph of Dorothy D'Oyly Carte is a 1920 photographic by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows a woman sitting in a chair, looking straight at the camera. She's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. You might notice the intricate details in her outfit and the background, which give a glimpse into her life. Her story is interesting because she was part of a wealthy family and married into another prominent one. To learn more about the way this photo was taken, look at the technique of sfumato.
A three-quarter-length portrait photograph depicts Lady Dorothy D'Oyly Carte, looking to her right while wearing an off-the-shoulder dress and a long string of beads. The image is signed in ink on both the photograph and its mount as "Dorothy D'Oyly Carte." The photograph was inherited by Peter Parker and later bequeathed to the museum; Parker's father, Stanley Parker, worked for the Savoy Hotel and later became private secretary to Rupert and Bridget D'Oyly Carte. Stanley Parker served in this role until his death in 1960.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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