Dorothy Dene
(1859-1899)

woman, artist's model, and actor

Died aged c. 40

Dorothy Dene (1859 – 27 December 1899), born Ada Alice Pullen, was an English stage actress and artist's model for the painter Frederick Leighton and some of his associates. Dene was considered to have a classical face and figure and a flawless complexion. Her height was above average and she had long arms, large violet eyes and abundant golden chestnut hair.

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Dorothy Dene 1859-1899 artist's model and stage actress livd here 1881-1887

103 The Chase, Clapham, SW4, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1881-1887)