The Young Queen Victoria in 1837
1842
Franz Xaver Winterhalter was the ultimate celebrity portraitist of the 19th century, and here he captures Queen Victoria looking like a porcelain doll with a serious attitude. Painted in 1842, she wears a shimmering white satin gown with a blue velvet sash, clutching a rose against a moody, stormy sky that screams 'Romantic drama.' She had been queen since she was 18, and this portrait shows her poised, elegant, and perhaps a little bit formidable. Winterhalter was famous for his ability to make royalty look flawless, and this glowing skin is a perfect example of his magic touch.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Royal Collection
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