Vier portretten van Marie Studholme 1900 - 1930

These four portraits of Marie Studholme were created by Rotary Photo during a time of immense change in the representation and role of women in society. Studholme, a celebrated performer, embodies the Edwardian era’s complex relationship with femininity, fame, and spectatorship. In each photograph, she presents a carefully constructed version of herself, adorned in elaborate costumes and hats, reflecting the fashion and theatricality of the period. The images, while seemingly traditional portraits of a stage star, subtly challenged the restrictive gender norms of the time, offering an alternative narrative where women could occupy public space and command attention. The photographs offer an opportunity to consider how celebrity culture was being shaped, and how women navigated their identities within this new landscape.