Duchess Elisabeth of Bavaria, Empress of Austria (Sisi / Sissi) 1863

Josef Kriehuber's 1863 lithograph, "Duchess Elisabeth of Bavaria, Empress of Austria," depicts Empress Elisabeth, also known as "Sisi," in a graceful pose, wearing a fashionable gown of the era. The intricate details of her lace-trimmed bodice and the flowing lines of her skirt demonstrate the artist's skill in capturing the elegance of the Victorian period. This piece, created during her early years as Empress, portrays her youthful beauty and the enduring fascination with the figure of the Habsburg monarch.