Empress Eugenie Surrounded by her Ladies in Waiting
Franz Xaver Winterhalter · 1855
Why it's great
The Empress of France sits on a flower-strewn lawn, with her ladies in pastel gowns gathered around, like in a garden party. Winterhalter was the favorite portrait painter of royalty across Europe. The picture has a dreamy, fairy-tale glow. It's a glimpse into royal life.
Where to see it
📍 Château de CompiègneCompiègne, France
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Franz Xaver Winterhalter was born in a small village in Germany's Black Forest and became one of the most famous painters of royalty in Europe. He worked for Queen Victoria, Napoleon III and many royal courts in Paris, London and Germany. His portraits show glittering silks and graceful poses. He died in Frankfurt in 1873.
