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Lavinia Spencer was Georgiana and Harriet's trash-talking sister in-law. Her nasty attitude and spiteful manner earned her a place as a tart of the week. But it is her stylish winter-wear that makes her an adorable ornament this season. Warning: warm clothes made be required for her chilly disposition.
I've always loved this portrait! Thanks for all of the info on her. I had no idea she was Irish.
ReplyDeleteThat portrait is made by the swedish artist Alexander Roslin! I didn't know that it was a Spencer sister actually.
ReplyDeleteThose Christmas ornaments are great-love the blog! Check mine out at www.histatic.blogspot.com. Cheers
ReplyDeleteVery nice ornament. I am just learning about Countess Spencer.
ReplyDeleteThough Lavinia isn't really one of my favorite tarts, I've always liked this portrait. It's nice (for a change) to see a picture whose subject is dressed in what was actually worn, instead of Reynolds' classical drapery.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love that the Huntington museum has a portrait of Lavinia NEXT to the Reynolds full-length of Georgiana. Like they were bosom buddies. Haha!
Ok Polonaise, that's it, I'm going to the Huntington right now. There's no stopping me now. I'm staying at your place; make room.
ReplyDeletePolonaise, that is absolutely hilarious. xD
ReplyDeleteI love your blog it is so fascinating I will be Covering Lavina For my Ladies of Althorp blog
ReplyDeleteThat makes a lovely ornament! very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteNasty tarts are the best trats of all!!!
ReplyDeleteit is : Countess Spencer, not Countess of Spencer.
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