L a - b e a u t é - s a u v e r a - l e - m o n d e ~ D o s t o ï e v s k i

L a - b e a u t é - s a u v e r a - l e - m o n d e  ~  D o s t o ï e v s k i



Thursday, December 5, 2013

Queen Victoria in her Garter robes, by Winterhalter, 1843



One of my favorite images of Queen Victoria; quite a glamorous turn for the famously unglamorous lady.  I think the coloring and lighting are exquisite.  At completion, this portrait and its pendant of Prince Albert were put into the paneling of the Garter Throne Room in Windsor Castle and have been there ever since.


The Garter Throne Room, Windsor Castle.  The two Winterhalters are on the left.


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