Mrs Humphry Ward, 1881 (b / w photo)

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Mrs Humphry Ward, 1881 (b / w photo)

XJF294033 Mrs Humphry Ward, 1881 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Augusta Ward (1851-1920), novelist; English but born in Tasmania; wrote Robert Elsmere published in 1888; one of the founders of the Womens National Anti-Suffrage League; ); English, out of copyright

Media ID 12816345

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Feminism Feminist Intolerance Old Fashioned Opposed Suffrage Suffragettes Social Worker

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the essence of Mrs Humphry Ward, a prominent figure in Victorian England. Taken in 1881 by an English photographer, this print showcases the renowned novelist and social worker who was born in Tasmania but made her mark on English society. Mary Augusta Ward, as she was known before marriage, is best remembered for her influential novel "Robert Elsmere" published in 1888. However, she also played a significant role outside of literature as one of the founders of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League. This organization opposed women's right to vote during a time when suffragettes were fighting for gender equality. In this portrait, Mrs Humphry Ward exudes traditional values and old-fashioned charm. Her stern expression hints at her intolerance towards suffragism and feminism movements that sought to challenge societal norms. Despite being a female author herself, she stood firmly against granting women the right to vote. This image serves as a reminder of the complex political landscape during that era and sheds light on Mrs Humphry Ward's controversial stance within it. It encapsulates not only her literary achievements but also her active involvement in shaping public opinion regarding women's suffrage.

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