Bewitched by Sir John Lavery

Sir John Lavery (1856 - 1941) was a prolific portrait and landscape artist. But perhaps Lavery's most successful and bewitching topic, as shown here, was women.

Lavery's skill at capturing the allure of women - which was sought by many female members of court and the aristocracy - is renowned. Unsurprising may be since one of his regular sitters was his beautiful and extremely stylish wife, Lady Lavery (depicted here in black and white photographs).

His portraits give a rare glimpse into the world of privileged ladies from the turn of the century through to the twenties. His style appears almost contemporary for its time - a long way from stiff Victorian portraiture. It is both exuberant and elegant with sumptuous backdrops and colourful and exotic modes of dress.

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered may well have been the reaction some of these women were hoping to extract from their gentleman admirers through these stunning portraits.

The background music is Bewitched, bothered and bewildered by Ella Fitzgerald.

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