Portrait of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, nee Princess Frederica Louise Charlotte Wilhelmina of Prussia (1798-1860), wife of Emperor Nicholas I of Russia (1836). A. Malyukov. Oil on canvas. Hermitage.
Following the death of her brother-in-law, Emperor Alexander I of Russia, in December 1825, Alexandra's husband became the new Russian emperor. Alexandra enjoyed her husband's confidence in affairs of state, but she had no interest in politics other than her personal attachment to Prussia, her native country. She was the obedient and admiring supporter of her husband's views. Her personality was completely overshadowed by Nicholas I's strong character. As empress, Alexandra Feodorovna had no interest in charity work. Her chief interests were in family affairs, dancing, balls and jewels.
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Russian 19th century court dress
1. Alexandra Feodorovna, Empress of Russia by A Malyukov, 1836
2. Ana Pavlovna of Russia, Queen of Wurttemberg in a Russian-style court dress, 19th century
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Portrait of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna
A. Malyukov, 1836
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