Description
F. Meyer (20th Century)
Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, Prussia,
Lovely Picture, housed in an ornate gilt framed
Size: 120 x 100 cm 49.5 x39.5 inches
This elegant portrait, executed in the style of the celebrated court painter Franz Xaver Winterhalter, captures Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824–1880), the first wife of Emperor Alexander II of Russia. Rendered with exquisite detail and restrained elegance, the work reflects Winterhalter’s romantic treatment of European nobility, soft lighting, fine textures, and a serene dignity that conveys both power and delicacy.
The artist F. Meyer demonstrates remarkable control of tone and fabric, from the lustrous silks of the Empress’s gown to the gentle modelling of her expression. The sitter’s composed posture and elaborate jewellery underscore her imperial stature, while the warm, muted palette imbues the work with a timeless, classical charm.
Presented in a richly carved gilt frame, this painting stands as both a tribute to Winterhalter’s mastery and a fine example of 20th-century academic portraiture.
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