Queen Victoria 1843

Franz Xaver Winterhalter's 1843 portrait of Queen Victoria depicts the young monarch in a regal yet intimate pose. The oil-on-canvas painting, rendered in a Romantic style, captures Victoria's youthful beauty and the early years of her reign. She is adorned in a simple white gown with a delicate pearl necklace, showcasing a sense of elegance and understated power. The composition, a close-up portrait within an oval frame, focuses on Victoria's gentle expression and long dark hair, highlighting her regal presence. This intimate portrayal contrasts with the more formal portraits of the Queen that would become more common in the later years of her reign.