No other painter in the mid-18th century has earned the patronage of royalties all over Europe other than Franz Xaver Wilterhalter. This German artist, born in 1805, gained fame for painting some of the most popular royal figures during his lifetime and when you say Winterhalter, you mean high-end and chic court potraiture. Here are ten of the most iconic and best-remembered portaits by this legendary painter.
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Portrait of Leonilla, Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, nee Baryatinsky
The Empress Eugenie Surrounded by her Ladies in Waiting
Empress Elisabeth of Austria in Courtly Gala Dress with Diamond Stars
Emperor Frederick III of Germany, King of Prussia with his wife, Empress Victoria, and their children, Prince William und Princess Charlotte
Portrait of Queen Victoria
Family of Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria with Prince Arthur
The King Duleep Singh
Napoleon III in Coronation Robes
Prince Albert
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