02235cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450026001412640051001673000047002183360026002653370026002913380036003175000031003535080102003845201182004865340045016686530032017136530023017456530023017686530031017916530033018228560042018552366UtSlPG20260610133057.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aJames, Henry,d1843-191614aThe Beldonald Holbein 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-10-01  aTranscribed from the 1922 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price. Proofing by Andy and his wife  a"The Beldonald Holbein" by Henry James is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around themes of beauty, perception, and the complexities of social relationships, particularly focusing on the character of Lady Beldonald and her connections to beauty and vanity. It explores the nuances of identity and status in the context of society and art.  The story begins with an intriguing proposition to the painter, who is asked to create a portrait of Lady Beldonald, a beautiful but somewhat confused American widow living in London. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into Lady Beldonald's relationship with her companion, Mrs. Brash, who appears plain but ultimately reveals a hidden beauty that contrasts sharply with the societal expectations placed on them. The painter becomes ensnared in the complicated dynamics between the two women, prompting him to reflect on the nature of beauty and the cost that comes with it. Through the interactions and revelations about the characters, the novel examines the poignant themes of identity, appreciation, and the roles women play in the shadows of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLondon (England) -- Fiction  aCousins -- Fiction  aArtists -- Fiction  aArtists' models -- Fiction  aPortrait painters -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2366