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    AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (1805-73)

    'The Empress of the French'

    c. 1857

    Albumen print | 15.3 x 11.5 cm (image, oval) | RCIN 2917863

    Photograph of a painting of a near full length portrait of Empress Eugenie, sometimes known as Eugenie de Montijo (1826-1920), by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73). Empress Eugenie is seated, facing three-quarters to the left. She wears a light colour gown. There is a dark colour curtain in the background.

    The painting is held by the Museum of Fine Art, Houston, Texas.

    • Creator(s)

      After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73) (artist)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Eugénie, Empress of the French (1826-1920)

    • 15.3 x 11.5 cm (image, oval)

    • From an album compiled by Princess Helena

    • Subject(s)
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Art
          • Paintings
            • Paintings-German school
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
            • cartes-de-visite
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