Elegance

Henry Gee
Elegance by Henry Gee

Elegance

This image epitomises a bygone era of elegance, style and charm – halcyon days of weekend house parties attended by “bright young things”, when afternoon tea and croquet on the lawn preceded a civilised evening of cocktails, dinner and charades. The car featured is Halle Selassie’s splendid 1933 Rolls Royce. I recaptured a sense of this era – gracefully modelled by Touchen – at Oldway Mansion, Paignton, Devon, once the home of Isaac Singer, founder of the renowed sewing machine company. Isadora Duncan, the lover of his son Paris, was often seen dancing here – a wild free spirit amidst the opulence.

  • Rasendyll

    Rasendyll, 5 months ago

    Great composition.

  • Henry Gee

    Henry Gee, 5 months ago

    Thank you for your comment. If you have an interest in photography please let me know as I am producing some videos on aspects of photography not generally discussed.

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal, about 1 month ago

    Excellent work Henry.

    im just along the road from you.

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