Portret van Victoria van Saksen-Coburg-Gotha-Koháry 1832 - 1899

This is a portrait of Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha-Koháry, created by F. Richter using an unspecified technique. Notice the symmetrical composition. The figure is centered, creating a stable, balanced image. Richter meticulously renders textures, from the soft curls of Victoria's hair to the delicate lace of her dress. The artist’s treatment of light and shadow gives the figure volume, yet there's a distinct flatness to the overall image. This tension between depth and surface is intriguing. The formal qualities suggest a tension between adhering to established norms of portraiture and engaging with emerging ideas about representation. This duality invites reflection on how individual identity is constructed and conveyed through visual forms. The portrait thus functions as a site where traditional representation meets the complexities of modern self-perception.