goddessofmayhem: If anyone is interested, I’m doing a print giveaway on my blog: http://arabellaproffer.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/punk-duchess-print-giveaway/ Varuca, 11x14, private collectionVaruca, Duchess of Scovelica (1512 - 1579) First daughter to the 2nd Marquess of Terra. Married at the age of 14 to the Duke of Scovelica, her exotic looks and passion for horses made the rumors of her supposed Mongolian heredity popular within many social circles. Self-conscience about her height, she began wearing her hair in up in spikes as means to appear taller. This began a trend that would move in and out of fashion, for centuries. - Arabella Proffer

goddessofmayhem:

If anyone is interested, I’m doing a print giveaway on my blog: http://arabellaproffer.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/punk-duchess-print-giveaway/

Varuca, 11x14, private collection
Varuca, Duchess of Scovelica (1512 - 1579) First daughter to the 2nd Marquess of Terra. Married at the age of 14 to the Duke of Scovelica, her exotic looks and passion for horses made the rumors of her supposed Mongolian heredity popular within many social circles. Self-conscience about her height, she began wearing her hair in up in spikes as means to appear taller. This began a trend that would move in and out of fashion, for centuries.

- Arabella Proffer