Photograph of Thomas William Coke, 3rd Earl of Leicester of Holkham (1848-1941)

Olive Edis, Mary Olive Edis (later Edis-Galsworthy)

Publication Date: 1928

About this Item

1928. Original photograph of Thomas William Coke, 3rd Earl of Leicester of Holkham (1848-1941) by Olive Edis studio/home details printed/embossed rear + in pencil, Earl of Leicester. Front on mount Leicester 1928 ( poss signed/dated by the Earl) size of actual photograph 15 x 20cm. Olive Edis, (Mary Olive Edis, later Edis-Galsworthy ) 1876 - 1955 is one of England's most important pioneer female photographers. Olive preferred to use natural light for her photographs, which make her portraits so natural and so well loved. Condition very good, though moving and examining it under sunlight, there are some minor marks. She was a British photographer famous for portrait photography. With an amazing circle of Edwardian Society sitters, including aristocratic & Royalty (many Royal photographs are so natural, not the usual "stiff" portraits by most photographers). She was also the only woman photographer who served as a war artist in World War I. Also commissioned to record the work of the Women's Services at the end of the First World War. The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) holds 418 of her photographs/portraits. This is one of number of Olive's photographs I have on & will put on. They are all from Edis's studio and house in Sheringham, in Norfolk. Since her death were under the ownership of Cyril Nunn who died in 2008.and have been sold at a few auctions since. By prior arrangement I may be able show you the photograph at fairs I do in Norfolk, Long Melford & London. . Size: 18 x 25cm Approx Inc Mount. Seller Inventory # 001815

Bibliographic Details

Title: Photograph of Thomas William Coke, 3rd Earl ...

Publication Date: 1928

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: Photograph