Image: artpaintingartist.org. In a letter written in 1910, Henry James states that "Mrs. S. is also doing - finishing - the portrait of me that she pushed on so last year" (27 August). James is referring to the period 14 May to 1 June, 1910, when, during a period of severe depression, he was staying …
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THE DEBUTANTE.
Photos: Jonathan Russell. The identity of the young woman is not known for certain, but she is suspected to be Elizabeth 'Elsie' Ebsworth, who married, four years after this portrait was painted, Scottish-born army officer and Conservative politician George Swinton. In 1897, now a professional singer and society hostess, Elizabeth was painted by Annie's friend …
ANNIE LOUISA SWYNNERTON (1844-1933) 