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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (1805-73)

'The Empress Eugenie'; Empress Eugénie (1826-1920)

1854

Albumen print | 8.1 x 10.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800758

Photograph of a painting of a near full length portrait of Empress Eugenie, sometimes known as Eugénie 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)

    Subject(s)

    Eugénie, Empress of the French (1826-1920)

  • 8.1 x 10.9 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

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