Dame Freya Madeline Stark

Sitterback to top

• Dame Freya Madeline Stark (1893-1993), Traveller and writer. Sitter in 6 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Herbert Olivier (1861-1952). Artist of 1 portrait.

This portraitback to top

Freya's early years were spent abroad, where she learned several languages. When her parents parted, her mother set up a factory in Italy making baskets and rugs. Aged twelve, Freya's long hair became entangled in one of the machines, tearing away her right ear and some of her scalp. Painted in a demure 'aesthetic' dress, her hair is characteristically pulled over her right ear to hide a childhood injury.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Birkett, Dea; Morris, Jan (foreword), Off the Beaten Track: Three Centuries of Women Travellers, 2004 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 7 July to 31 October 2004), p. 38
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 584

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Off the Beaten Track (7 July 2004 - 31 October 2004)

Subject/Themeback to top

• Mirrors and reflections