Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies (1806-1878), Spanish queen-consort
1841
oil
From the collection of Museum of the History of France
1841
oil
From the collection of Museum of the History of France
The painting shows a woman sitting in a red chair, wearing a black dress with lace and a white collar. She has a pink flower in her hair and a gold watch on her wrist. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she looks straight ahead. The woman's dress is detailed with lace and a brooch, and her hands are folded in her lap. The background is a brown wall, and the overall mood is formal. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Franz Xaver Winterhalter.
