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Lady Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield, formerly Elizabeth Butler, notorious at the court of King Charles II for the affair of the guitar sarabande, 1640-1665
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Lady Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield, formerly Elizabeth Butler, notorious at the court of King Charles II for the affair of the guitar sarabande, 1640-1665
6340222 Lady Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield, formerly Elizabeth Butler, notorious at the court of King Charles II for the affair of the guitar sarabande, 1640-1665 by Wright, Thomas (1792-1849); (add.info.: Lady Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield, formerly Elizabeth Butler, notorious at the court of King Charles II for the affair of the guitar sarabande, 1640-1665. Steel engraving by Thomas Wright after a portrait by Sir Peter Lely from Mrs Anna Jamesons Memoirs of the Beauties of the Court of King Charles the Second, Henry Coburn, London, 1838); © Florilegius
Media ID 25151442
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Affair Courtier Guitar Henry Coburn King Charles Ii Mrs Anna Jameson Notorious Restoration Rumour Sir Peter Lely Steel Engraving Thomas Wright Victorian Era
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This print captures the enigmatic Lady Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield, formerly known as Elizabeth Butler. She was notorious at the court of King Charles II during the years 1640-1665 for her involvement in the scandalous affair of the guitar sarabande. The steel engraving by Thomas Wright beautifully depicts Lady Elizabeth, showcasing her elegance and allure. The portrait itself is based on a painting by Sir Peter Lely, one of the most renowned artists of his time. During the Victorian era, this image gained popularity through Mrs Anna Jameson's "Memoirs of the Beauties of the Court of King Charles II". The book shed light on various courtiers and their intriguing lives during this period. Lady Elizabeth's reputation was marred by rumors surrounding her affair with an unknown individual involving a guitar sarabande. This scandalous tale became a topic of gossip among nobility and commoners alike. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder, we are transported back to a time when courtly intrigue and scandals were rife. It serves as a reminder that even in history's grandest courts, secrets and whispers could shape destinies.
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