
In 1937, the British poet Sir John Betjeman commemorated the dramatic event in his nine stanza poem, "The arrest of Oscar Wilde at the Cadogan". In retirement, she drew acclaim for a 2005 show at the Costume. In business with her husband, Carl, from 1950 to 1992, Apfel led a career in textiles, including a contract with the White House that spanned nine presidencies. This was also the scene of his arrest on April 6, 1895, on the charge of gross indecency, brought about by his relationship with the son of the Marquess of Queensbury, Lord Alfred Douglas. The 39-year-old model, reality television star and Playboy Playmate died in February 2007, just five. Iris Apfel ( ne Barrel born August 29, 1921) is an American businesswoman, interior designer, fashion icon and actress. Wilde served two years in prison and spent the last years of his life in exile, before dying in a Paris hotel aged only 46.īefore that, Wilde was a frequent guest at The Cadogan, usually staying in room 118, which is now part of the Royal Suite. The rise of the World Wide Web had a strong influence on art production. He is best remembered for his plays, his ethereal novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, and his conviction for homosexuality and subsequent imprisonment. The Cadogan’s most famous long-standing guest was probably the Irish poet, playwright, darling of Victorian London society and notable wit, Oscar Wilde. (Photo by Napoleon Sarony/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images The arrest of Oscar Wilde Wilde was popular for his wit and satire of Victorian society, which was apparent in his work The Importance of Being Earnest. 7 In 2021, she was found guilty of child sex trafficking and other offences in connection with the deceased financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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A portrait of poet and novelist, Oscar Wilde, (1854-1900), known for his languid poses and typical.
