Portrait of the Empress Eugenie, after Winterhalter 1805 - 1879

This lithograph, "Portrait of the Empress Eugenie, after Winterhalter," by Léon Alphonse Noël, depicts Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon III, in a formal portrait style. Noël replicated the composition from a painting by Franz Xaver Winterhalter. The image showcases the Empress in an elegant gown with delicate lace detailing, her gaze directed towards the viewer. It is an example of the popularity of lithographic reproductions in the 19th century, which allowed for wider distribution and access to high-quality art.