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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Franz Xaver Winterhalter — Alexandra, Princess of Wales (1864)

Franz Xaver Winterhalter — Alexandra, Princess of Wales (1864)

Painted in 1864 by German portrait artist Franz Xaver Winterhalter, this portrait depicts Alexandra of Denmark (1844–1925), who married the future King Edward VII in 1863. She wears a white evening gown adorned with blue ribbons, lace, and floral decorations. Commissioned by Queen Victoria, the painting is a notable example of Winterhalter's elegant royal portraiture.

Oil on canvas, 1864. Royal Collection, United Kingdom (RCIN 402351).