The Royal Family in 1846 1846

Franz Xaver Winterhalter's "The Royal Family in 1846" depicts Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and their four eldest children: Victoria, Albert Edward, Alice, and Alfred. The painting, completed in 1846, showcases the family in a formal setting, highlighting their royal status and domestic life. The composition is symmetrical, with the Queen and Prince Albert seated centrally, while the children are arranged around them. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the family members make the painting a significant example of portraiture in the mid-19th century.