The Empress Eugénie (Eugénie de Montijo, 1826–1920, Condesa de Teba)

Franz Xaver Winterhalter

Created:
Movement:
1854
Romanticism
key Notes:
Regal elegance, Romantic portraiture
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Dimensions:
36 1/2 x 29 in. (92.7 x 73.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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The Empress Eugénie by Franz Xaver Winterhalter

The painting titled "The Empress Eugénie (Eugénie de Montijo, 1826–1920, Condesa de Teba)" was created by Franz Xaver Winterhalter in 1854 using oil on canvas. This work is a quintessential example of Winterhalter's skill in capturing the elegance and opulence of European aristocracy during the 19th century. Winterhalter, a German painter renowned for his portraits of royalty and high society, became a favored artist of the French court, particularly under the reign of Napoleon III. The portrait of Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, exemplifies his ability to convey both the grandeur and the personal charm of his subjects. Winterhalter's work significantly contributed to the visual documentation of European nobility, offering insight into the fashion and cultural ideals of the era. His portraits remain celebrated for their technical precision and the idealized yet intimate portrayal of his sitters.

Description of the work:

The Empress Eugénie by Franz Xaver Winterhalter

Created in 1854, "The Empress Eugénie" by Franz Xaver Winterhalter is an oil on canvas portrait that exemplifies the opulent and detailed style characteristic of Winterhalter's depictions of European royalty. The painting captures Eugénie de Montijo, the last Empress consort of the French, in a graceful and elegant pose, highlighting the luxurious fashion and refined aesthetics of the Second Empire period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Empress Eugénie (Eugénie de Montijo, 1826–1920, Condesa de Teba)