The Bride (Lady Forbes
Elizabeth Adela Forbes (1859-1912)
c.1889–1912
Oil on canvas
H 112.5 x W 86.5 cm
Collection: Penlee House Gallery and Museum
Accession no: PEZPH: 1989.63
Purchased, 1973
In 1902, Stanhope Forbes's elder brother William married a Frenchwoman, Marie Louise Tronche of Souillac, who became Lady Forbes when he was knighted in 1915. It seems likely that this was painted around the time of the marriage. [Commentary continues below.]
Image downloaded, and caption and commentary added, by Jacqueline Banerjee. [Click on the image to enlarge it.]