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"Countess: A Tapestry of History, Power, and Intrigue" From the revolutionary Countess Constance Markievicz to the visionary Augusta Ada Byron

Background imageCountess Collection: Her Excellency The Countess of Zetland, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Her Excellency The Countess of Zetland, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Her Excellency The Countess of Zetland, 1890

Background imageCountess Collection: A Scene from Countess Maritza at the Shubert Theatre, New York (1926) with Harry K

A Scene from Countess Maritza at the Shubert Theatre, New York (1926) with Harry K. Morton, Odette Myrtil and Carl Randall Date: 1926

Background imageCountess Collection: A scene from Yvonne at Dalys Theatre (1926) Date: 1926

A scene from Yvonne at Dalys Theatre (1926) Date: 1926

Background imageCountess Collection: Pictures of the Year- VII, 'Comtesse Di Rigo', 1888. Creator: Charles Emile Auguste Carolus-Duran

Pictures of the Year- VII, "Comtesse Di Rigo", 1888. Creator: Charles Emile Auguste Carolus-Duran
Pictures of the Year- VII, " Comtesse Di Rigo", 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageCountess Collection: Stage Design for the Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais, 1915 (gouache & tempera on cardboard)

Stage Design for the Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais, 1915 (gouache & tempera on cardboard)
BAL240130 Stage Design for the Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais, 1915 (gouache & tempera on cardboard) by Sudeikin, Sergei Yurevich (1882-1946); 70.4x107 cm; State Central A.A

Background imageCountess Collection: Allegory with self-portrait and profile portrait of Ulrika Eleonora the Elder

Allegory with self-portrait and profile portrait of Ulrika Eleonora the Elder, 1689 (Oil on canvas mounted on panel)
3106561 Allegory with self-portrait and profile portrait of Ulrika Eleonora the Elder, 1689 (Oil on canvas mounted on panel) by Konigsmarck

Background imageCountess Collection: Anna de Noailles (1876-1933) 1913 (oil on canvas)

Anna de Noailles (1876-1933) 1913 (oil on canvas)
XIR198480 Anna de Noailles (1876-1933) 1913 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 93.5x73 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Background imageCountess Collection: Bust of Anne-Marie-Louise Thomas de Domangeville de Serilly, Comtesse de Pange, 1780

Bust of Anne-Marie-Louise Thomas de Domangeville de Serilly, Comtesse de Pange, 1780

Background imageCountess Collection: The Countess, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger

The Countess, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538. Creator: Hans Lützelburger
The Countess, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538

Background imageCountess Collection: Countess Yelizaveta Ksaweryevna Vorontsova (oil on panel)

Countess Yelizaveta Ksaweryevna Vorontsova (oil on panel)
3617691 Countess Yelizaveta Ksaweryevna Vorontsova (oil on panel) by Robertson, Christina (1796-1854); State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Background imageCountess Collection: Costume Design for the Countess Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro

Costume Design for the Countess Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938506 Costume Design for the Countess Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (gouache on paper) by Caramba, Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le nozze di Figaro)

Background imageCountess Collection: Costume design for the Countess Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro

Costume design for the Countess Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938505 Costume design for the Countess Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (gouache on paper) by Caramba, Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le nozze di Figaro)

Background imageCountess Collection: The Ramparts, Walmer Castle: Portraits of the Countess Granville

The Ramparts, Walmer Castle: Portraits of the Countess Granville
1199604 The Ramparts, Walmer Castle: Portraits of the Countess Granville, and the Ladies Victoria and Mary Leveson-Gower, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Perugini

Background imageCountess Collection: The Countess of Derbys Departure from Martindale Castle, 1842 (oil on canvas)

The Countess of Derbys Departure from Martindale Castle, 1842 (oil on canvas)
659851 The Countess of Derbys Departure from Martindale Castle, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 101.6x132 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCountess Collection: Portrait of Anne, Countess Winterton, Standing three-quarter length, Wearing a Blue Dress

Portrait of Anne, Countess Winterton, Standing three-quarter length, Wearing a Blue Dress
652121 Portrait of Anne, Countess Winterton, Standing three-quarter length, Wearing a Blue Dress, and Lace-Trimmed Shawl, Holding a Fan, in a Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Reynolds

Background imageCountess Collection: Enid and the Countess (engraving)

Enid and the Countess (engraving)
3649273 Enid and the Countess (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enid and the Countess)

Background imageCountess Collection: Marriage A-la-Mode: 4 by William Hogarth

Marriage A-la-Mode: 4 by William Hogarth
3849704 Marriage A-la-Mode: 4 by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Marriage A-la-Mode: 4, The Toilette by William Hogarth. Circa 1743, oil painting, 70.5 x 90.8 cm)

Background imageCountess Collection: The Derwentwater Estates (engraving)

The Derwentwater Estates (engraving)
1057039 The Derwentwater Estates (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derwentwater Estates)

Background imageCountess Collection: The Pharo table (engraving)

The Pharo table (engraving)
611030 The Pharo table (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharo table. Published 1 June 1792.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageCountess Collection: Portrait of Lady Georgiana Cavendish (w / c & chalk on paper)

Portrait of Lady Georgiana Cavendish (w / c & chalk on paper)
621552 Portrait of Lady Georgiana Cavendish (w/c & chalk on paper) by Royal, Elizabeth (fl. 1865-88); 59.2x43.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Lady Georgiana Cavendish)

Background imageCountess Collection: Queens of the 13th century (engraving)

Queens of the 13th century (engraving)
957937 Queens of the 13th century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queens of the 13th century)

Background imageCountess Collection: Elizabeth Countess of Kildare (engraving)

Elizabeth Countess of Kildare (engraving)
961556 Elizabeth Countess of Kildare (engraving) by Wissing, Willem (1656-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Countess of Kildare (1497-1548)

Background imageCountess Collection: Malvolio and the Countess (colour litho)

Malvolio and the Countess (colour litho)
969319 Malvolio and the Countess (colour litho) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio and the Countess)

Background imageCountess Collection: King Henry VI, Act II, Scene III (engraving)

King Henry VI, Act II, Scene III (engraving)
971695 King Henry VI, Act II, Scene III (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI, Act II, Scene III)

Background imageCountess Collection: Adenez, The King of the Minstrels (chromolitho)

Adenez, The King of the Minstrels (chromolitho)
1094596 Adenez, The King of the Minstrels (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adenez, The King of the Minstrels)

Background imageCountess Collection: Anne Countess of Dorset and Pembroke (engraving)

Anne Countess of Dorset and Pembroke (engraving)
820725 Anne Countess of Dorset and Pembroke (engraving) by Humphry, Ozias (1742-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Countess of Dorset and Pembroke)

Background imageCountess Collection: Portrait of Augusta Ada King (1815 - 1852), Countess of Lovelace (engraving)

Portrait of Augusta Ada King (1815 - 1852), Countess of Lovelace (engraving)
875072 Portrait of Augusta Ada King (1815 - 1852), Countess of Lovelace (engraving). by Chalon, Alfred-Edward (1780-1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augusta Ada King)

Background imageCountess Collection: Portrait of Augusta Ada King (1815 - 1852), Countess of Lovelace (colour engraving)

Portrait of Augusta Ada King (1815 - 1852), Countess of Lovelace (colour engraving)
875071 Portrait of Augusta Ada King (1815 - 1852), Countess of Lovelace (colour engraving). by Chalon, Alfred-Edward (1780-1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augusta Ada King)

Background imageCountess Collection: West view of St Edmunds Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London (coloured engraving)

West view of St Edmunds Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London (coloured engraving)
603190 West view of St Edmunds Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London (coloured engraving) by Pugin, Augustus Charles (1762-1832); Private Collection; (add.info.: West view of St Edmunds Chapel)

Background imageCountess Collection: Marriage a la Mode, Plate IV, The Toilette, illustration from Hogarth Restored

Marriage a la Mode, Plate IV, The Toilette, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451154 Marriage a la Mode, Plate IV, The Toilette, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageCountess Collection: The Count, the Countess, Figaro and Susannah, and Antonio the Gardener (chromolitho)

The Count, the Countess, Figaro and Susannah, and Antonio the Gardener (chromolitho)
735237 The Count, the Countess, Figaro and Susannah, and Antonio the Gardener (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Count, the Countess)

Background imageCountess Collection: La Castiglione dressed as the Queen of Hearts for a ball at the Foreign Ministry in Paris

La Castiglione dressed as the Queen of Hearts for a ball at the Foreign Ministry in Paris
CHT411525 La Castiglione dressed as the Queen of Hearts for a ball at the Foreign Ministry in Paris (colour litho) by Lebegue, Leon (1863-1944); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCountess Collection: Jeanne de Montfort (coloured engraving)

Jeanne de Montfort (coloured engraving)
2802162 Jeanne de Montfort (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeanne de Montfort)

Background imageCountess Collection: Monument to Eugenie de Montijo on the summit of Larrun

Monument to Eugenie de Montijo on the summit of Larrun (La Rhune), a mountain at the western end of the Pyrenees. It is located on the border of France and Spain

Background imageCountess Collection: Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796108 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 23 August 1902.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCountess Collection: The Countess of Leicester tears up her husbands letter in the presence of Varney

The Countess of Leicester tears up her husbands letter in the presence of Varney
3037004 The Countess of Leicester tears up her husbands letter in the presence of Varney and Foster, illustration from Kenilworth, c.1910 (colour litho) by Ford

Background imageCountess Collection: The Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey - Princess Margaret

The Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey - Princess Margaret and Mr Anthony Armstrong-Jones kneel before The Archbishop of Canterbury Geoffrey Fisher - May 6, 1960 Date: 1960

Background imageCountess Collection: Olive May (nee Olive Mary Meatyard), Countess of Drogheda (1886 - 1947)

Olive May (nee Olive Mary Meatyard), Countess of Drogheda (1886 - 1947)
Olive May (ne Olive Mary Meatyard), Countess of Drogheda (1886 - 1947), Actress; former wife of Lord Victor Paget, and later wife of 10th Earl of Drogheda

Background imageCountess Collection: Front cover of The Tatler featuring a portrait of Countess Poulett

Front cover of The Tatler featuring a portrait of Countess Poulett, formerly the actress Sylvia Storey, who married Lord Poulett in 1908

Background imageCountess Collection: A portrait of the Countess of Northesk, formerly

A portrait of the Countess of Northesk, formerly the America stage and cabaret perfromer Jessica Brown, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageCountess Collection: Dolls of courtiers Duchesse de Conde and Lady Barrington

Dolls of courtiers Duchesse de Conde and Lady Barrington
Doll representing courtiers Pomona, Duchesse de Conde in blue dress with dark blue velvet trim, and Lady Barrington doll in pink dress with gold embroidery

Background imageCountess Collection: Dolls of the children of the Earl and Countess of Leicester

Dolls of the children of the Earl and Countess of Leicester
Dolls representing the children of the Earl and Countess of Leicester on a satin coverlet. Wooden dolls dressed by the young Princess Victoria

Background imageCountess Collection: Dolls of the babies of courtier Alice, Countess of Rothesay

Dolls of the babies of courtier Alice, Countess of Rothesay
Dolls representing the twin babies of courtier Alice, Countess of Rothesay, in a cradle of satin and lace. Wooden dolls dressed by the young Princess Victoria

Background imageCountess Collection: Dolls representing courtier Alice, Countess of Rothesay

Dolls representing courtier Alice, Countess of Rothesay, and twin babies. Wooden dolls dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Background imageCountess Collection: Doll representing housekeeper Mrs. Martha

Doll representing housekeeper Mrs. Martha with toy dresser and mirror. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H

Background imageCountess Collection: Doll representing courtier Juno, Countess of Durham

Doll representing courtier Juno, Countess of Durham, in a green satin outfit for the opera. Wooden doll dressed by the young Princess Victoria

Background imageCountess Collection: Dolls of courtiers dressed by Princess Victoria

Dolls of courtiers dressed by Princess Victoria
Dolls of courtiers Duchess of Clarendon, Lady Maria Arnold and Lady Derwentwater. Wooden dolls dressed by the young Princess Victoria. Color plate after an illustration by Alan Wright from Frances H




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"Countess: A Tapestry of History, Power, and Intrigue" From the revolutionary Countess Constance Markievicz to the visionary Augusta Ada Byron, women have defied societal norms throughout history. These trailblazers challenged conventions and left an indelible mark on their respective fields. One cannot overlook the formidable Elizabeth Talbot, known as Bess of Hardwick. As Countess of Shrewsbury, she wielded immense influence in Tudor England and built magnificent estates that still stand today. However, not all countesses were benevolent figures. The notorious Elizabeth Bathory shocked society with her heinous crimes in 16th-century Hungary. Her dark legacy continues to fascinate and horrify even centuries later. Shifting our gaze to more recent times, we find ourselves amidst the glamourous world of high society with the Marquess and Marchioness of Milford Haven. Their opulent lifestyle captivated Parisian elites along Champs-Elysees while residing at the exquisite Paiva Mansion. Meanwhile, across Europe's royal courts in 1923, a captivating portrait emerges - The Royal Family. This snapshot captures a moment frozen in time when tradition met modernity amidst political turmoil. Delving further into history's tapestry reveals lesser-known figures like Countess Potocka or the enigmatic Lady called Countess of Nottingham (c. 1547-1603). Their stories offer glimpses into hidden narratives waiting to be unraveled by curious minds. In contrast to these historical accounts lies a tale filled with love and celebration - George VI Weds Elizabeth. This union between royalty symbolized hope for a nation recovering from war and laid foundations for future generations within Buckingham Palace's grandeur. Finally, let us immerse ourselves in art's embrace through Mozart's opera "The Marriage of Figaro. " This comic masterpiece transports audiences back to an era where music intertwined with social commentary during the Enlightenment.