There's a link between the solitude of the horse Beth sees, and how it contrasts with the lively image of many animals and people altogether in Bonheur's 'The Horse Fair.'īeth's withdrawal from emotional connection after Alma's death led to an intense loneliness in her life that she didn't recover until the series finale.Photo: Matt Crossick/PA Images via Getty Images It's interesting that, of all the Bonheur prints, this image of a single horse is the one Beth notices after Alma's death. Her most famous work, called 'The Horse Fair,' shows a bustling scene of men and horses in motion. Similar to the character of Beth, the real Bonheur was a talented woman who found success at a young age among the then-male-dominated space of French painters.

It's a study of a horse painted by Bonheur, a 19th century French artist. When Beth first arrived at Alma's house, her adopted mother mentioned that she had many Rosa Bonheur prints around the house.Īfter Alma dies in Mexico and Beth returns to their Kentucky home, Beth focuses on one of the prints. But Elizabeth Taylor wore a memorable sleeveless yellow-topped gown to the 1961 Oscars, and this could have been an intentional style reference in the scene. Her style was previously more muted with whites, navy or brown tones. Up until this point in 'The Queen's Gambit,' Beth had never worn the color yellow before. It seemed a bit odd that he was so easily thrown off his game, but it's possible that her wardrobe choice was specifically meant to echo the famous actresses Georgi loved so much. She manages to distract Georgi into quickly losing by standing up, stretching, twirling, and tapping her toes. The next day, Beth wears a sleeveless yellow top and long skirt. Georgi then asks Beth about drive-in movies, mentioning Elvis Presley, Debbie Reynolds, and Elizabeth Taylor.

One of the most unusual victories Beth secures comes in episode four when she plays against a 13-year-old Russian player named Georgi.Īfter hours of playing (indicating that Georgi is closest anyone's come to beating Beth since her Vegas loss), they adjourn. It often indicates a user profile.īeth Harmon in 'The Queen's Gambit' and the real Elizabeth Taylor in 1961. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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