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Portrait de la princesse royale, duchesse d'Orléans
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Portrait de la princesse royale, duchesse d'Orléans

WINTERHALTER Franz Xaver (attribué) — Menzenschwand (grand duché de Bade), 1805 ; Francfort-sur-le-Main (province de Hesse-Nassau), 1873. — 2nd quarter 19th Century

School : allemagne

Subject depicted

portrait (jeune femme ; Mecklembourg Hélène Louise de, Orléans duchesse d'; noblesse ; robe ; soierie ; dentelle : noeud ; coiffure : natte)

About this work

The artwork titled "Portrait de la princesse royale, duchesse d'Orléans", attributed to WINTERHALTER Franz Xaver (attribué), is preserved at musée d'art et d'histoire. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: peinture, beaux-arts. It was created using the following materials and techniques: toile (peinture à l'huile). Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd quarter 19th Century.

The Conserving Museum

"Portrait de la princesse royale, duchesse d'Orléans" is preserved at musée d'art et d'histoire, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

Portrait de la princesse royale, duchesse d'Orléans de WINTERHALTER Franz Xaver (attribué) figure dans les collections du musée d'art et d'histoire. toile (peinture à l'huile) est le procédé utilisé pour cette oeuvre. Dimensions de l'oeuvre : H. 106 cm, L. 78 cm. On y reconnaît : portrait (jeune femme ; Mecklembourg Hélène Louise de, Orléans duchesse d'; noblesse ; robe ; soierie ; dentelle : noeud ; coiffure : natte). L'oeuvre date de la 2e quart 19e siècle. Note sur cette oeuvre : Menzenschwand (grand duché de Bade), 1805 ; Francfort-sur-le-Main (province de Hesse-Nassau), 1873.

Creation context

Portrait de la princesse royale, duchesse d'Orléans émerge du bouillonnement de la 2e quart 19e siècle, époque où WINTERHALTER Franz Xaver (attribué) atteint la pleine maturité de son art. Visible au musée d'art et d'histoire, cette œuvre illustre à quel point le contexte historique nourrit et façonne la création artistique, lui conférant une profondeur qui va bien au-delà de la seule dimension esthétique.

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The work « Portrait de la princesse royale, duchesse d'Orléans » is held at musée d'art et d'histoire, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.

This artwork is attributed to WINTERHALTER Franz Xaver (attribué) according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.

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