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StatistikMiss Madeline Bourke, now Mrs Howard Whitbread (1878–1961)
1886
38.0 x 28.0 cm
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Miss Madeline Bourke, now Mrs Howard Whitbread (1878–1961)
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Marion Margaret Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland
Early Life and Family
- Birth & Background: Marion Margaret Violet Lindsay was born on March 7, 1856, into an aristocratic family. She was the youngest of three children and the only daughter of Hon. Charles Hugh Lindsay and Emilia Anne Browne.
- Family Connections: Her father descended from the Earls of Crawford, while her mother was the daughter of Dean Montague Browne of Lismore.
Marriage and Social Life
- Marriage to Henry Manners: In 1882, at age 26, Violet married Henry Manners, the heir to the Duke of Rutland. Their marriage was noted for its contrasting personalities – he a conservative politician, she described as “bohemian.”
- Social Circle & The Souls: She became a prominent member of The Souls, an aristocratic group valuing intellectualism and avant-garde art. This circle significantly influenced her life and artistic pursuits.
- Family Life & Speculation: They had five children, but questions arose regarding the paternity of two daughters – Lady Violet (possibly by Montagu Corry) and Lady Diana (possibly by Harry Cust).
Artistic Development & Style
- Self-Taught Artist: Violet Manners received no formal artistic training but pursued painting as a passion. A visit to Italy provided some exposure and inspiration.
- Early Exhibitions: She began exhibiting her drawings and sculptures in 1877 at the Grosvenor Gallery, founded by her cousin Coutts Lindsay.
- Portraiture Focus: Her work primarily focused on portraits of members of her social circle. While considered a dilettante by some, she successfully captured the elegance and beauty of her subjects.
- Sculpting After Loss: Following the death of her son Robert in 1894, Violet turned to sculpting as an emotional outlet.
Major Achievements & Exhibitions
- Exhibition Venues: Her artwork was displayed at prestigious galleries including the Royal Academy of Arts, the New Gallery, and even internationally in the US and France.
- World’s Columbian Exposition (1893): She exhibited her work at the Palace of Fine Arts during this significant event in Chicago.
- Publication: In 1900, she published Portraits of Men and Women, a collection showcasing her portraiture skills.
- Tate Gallery Acquisition (1937): The Tate Gallery acquired one of her sculptures – a family memorial – shortly before her death.
Historical Significance & Legacy
- Capturing an Era: Violet Manners’ portraits provide valuable insights into the lives and aesthetics of British aristocracy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Influence on Commissions: She assisted Scottish sculptor William Reid Dick in securing commissions from aristocratic patrons.
- Posthumous Recognition: The acquisition of her portrait by the Watts Gallery Trust in 2016, along with a donation of her drawings by her grandson John Julius Norwich, has renewed interest in her artistic contributions.
- World War I Service: During WWI, she converted her London home into a hospital, demonstrating her commitment to public service.
Death and Burial
- Passing: Violet Manners died on December 22, 1937, at Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire.
violet manners
1856 - 1937
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- Birth Date: 7 March 1856
- Death Date: 22 December 1937
- Movement: Portraiture
- Name: Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland
- Nationality: British
- Notable Works:
- Self-portrait (Marchioness of Granby)
- Portraits of London elite
- Statue base depicting family