The outfits were created by designer Michael O’Connor, who won this year’s Oscar for Best Costume Design. Keira Knightley’s wardrobe from The Duchess on display in Chiswick – Richmond & Twickenham Times, 2009Īn exhibition of Oscar-winning costumes has gone on display at the house Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, described as “my earthly paradise”. The outfits from the film The Duchess, starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes, will be exhibited at Chiswick House this month. The lavish period drama tells the story of the loveless marriage between the 18th century aristocrat Georgiana Cavendish and the fifth Duke of Devonshire.Ī total of 14 outfits from the film, which had scenes shot at Osterley House, will be displayed in the elegant apartments of the house, including the red dress worn by Georgiana (played by Knightley) when she drunkenly knocks over a candelabra and sets her wig on fire. Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire – WikipaediaĬostumes from the film The Duchess, designed by Micheal O’Connor, supplied by Cosprop, April 2009.ġ. ‘Did you see the film The Duchess? Maybe you’ve read Amanda Foreman’s brilliant book…’Īmanda Foreman interview at Chiswick House Free access to the gardens, for house see opening times, Ĭhiswick House and Gardens: Famous People Called Chiswick House ‘my earthly paradise’.Ĭhiswick House and Gardens, W4 2QN. Socialite, novelist: The Sylph was published anonymously and reprinted four times in the 18th Century. V) Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire 1757-1806. Chiswick timeline of writers & books: a quick guide
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