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Portrait of Adélaide d'Orléans, by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, oil, 1842

Portrait of Adélaide d'Orléans

Franz Xaver Winterhalter

1842

oil

From the collection of Museum of the History of France

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Adélaide d'Orléans is a 1842 oil by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, held at Museum of the History of France.

Who painted this?
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
When & what style?
1842
Where can I see it?
Museum of the History of France

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a long, dark dress with a light-colored shawl and a bonnet. She is standing in front of a chair with a yellow blanket draped over it. The background is a dark sky with clouds. The woman's dress is intricately detailed, with a belt around her waist and a ruffled collar. Her bonnet is adorned with a lace trim, and she is wearing a necklace and bracelets. The chair behind her has an ornate design, with carved details on the back and arms. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. The woman's pose and expression convey a sense of poise and dignity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Franz Xaver Winterhalter.

About the artist

Portrait of Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Artist

Franz Xaver Winterhalter

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (20 April 1805 – 8 July 1873) was a German painter and lithographer, known for his flattering portraits of royalty and upper-class society in the mid-19th century.

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