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Four portraits for an exhibition by Madame Yevonde
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Four portraits for an exhibition by Madame Yevonde
Goddesses and Others -- four portraits for an exhibition by Madame Yevonde at her studio in Berkeley Square, London. From top left, clockwise, they are: Arethusa (Lady Bridget Poulett), Persephone (Mrs Longdon), Medusa (Mrs Mayer), and Minerva (Mrs Balcon).
1935
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Arethusa Berkeley Bridget Goddess Goddesses Headdress Madame Mayer Medusa Minerva Mythology Persephone Poulett Snake Snakes Wisdom Yevonde 1935 Balcon Longdon Myth
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Goddesses and Others: A Captivating Glimpse into Madame Yevonde's Berkeley Square Studio (1935) Step into the enchanting world of Madame Yevonde's Berkeley Square studio in London during the 1930s, where myth and reality intertwined in a mesmerizing dance. This evocative photograph captures four captivating portraits of women, transformed into goddesses, each embodying the essence of their divine counterparts. From the top left, clockwise, we encounter Arethusa (Lady Bridget Poulett), gracefully depicted as the goddess of springs and clear waters. Her serene expression and flowing locks evoke the tranquility of a crystal-clear stream. Next, we meet Persephone (Mrs Longdon), the goddess of the underworld and the harvest. Her enchanting smile and the delicate flowers in her headdress symbolize the cycle of life and death. Medusa (Mrs Mayer) captivates us with her mesmerizing gaze, her snakes in her hair a testament to her transformation from a beautiful maiden into a fearsome gorgon. Lastly, Minerva (Mrs Balcon) embodies the goddess of wisdom, her owl perched on a book, and her regal bearing exuding the intelligence and strength of this revered deity. These portraits, taken in 1935, offer a glimpse into the magical realm of Madame Yevonde's studio, where the classical mythology of ancient Greece came alive through the art of portrait photography. The goddesses' timeless beauty and the intriguing props, such as the gun, tin helmet, and snakes, add an alluring layer of complexity to these captivating images. Join us on this journey through the enchanted world of Madame Yevonde and her extraordinary goddesses, captured in this exquisite photograph from the Yevonde Portrait Archive.
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