Married Edward, 22nd Baron Hastings (1912 – 2007) in 1954. She and her husband undertook a significant restoration of Seaton Delaval Hall. It was Lady Hastings who masterminded the restoration of the gardens. Lazzolo (aka Victor Lazzola), was a society artist and magazine illustrator. He was a friend of the socialite, ‘Taki’, and gave evidence on Stephen Ward’s behalf during the Profumo affair.

Provenance: accepted in lieu of tax by H.M.Treasury and transferred to the National Trust in 2009

Marks and inscriptions: Top right: in pink: Vasco Lazzolo 66

Text from National Trust website

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: Vasco Lazzolo (c.1915 – 1984)
Date: circa 1966

Image Details
Date: 29 September 2023
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/23s
ISO: 800
Licensing: Image of a National Trust asset. This image cannot be licensed.