#royal portraits

[paintingispoetry]

Franz Xaver Winterhalter, "L'impératrice Eugénie à la Marie-Antoinette" detail, 1854

[larobeblanche]

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (German, 1805-1873) • Portrait of Elizabeth of Bavaria • 1865 •

[shellsnroses]

Commission of Aemond Targaryen and Cerelle Lannister

[resplendentoutfit]

The outrageous, extravagant, sometimes humorous and often exquisite outfits worn by subjects of old portraits;occasionally captioned, as an attempt at satire; a little history occasionally thrown in the mix.

Frederico Beltran Masses (Cuban-born, Spanish, 1885-1949) • Madame Bonnardel, Countess de Montgomery • 1934

Side by side are the portrait of Mme. Bonnardel (aka Comtesse de Montgomery and a photograph taken of the countess in 1933 by Hoyningen-Huene for Vogue. The Vogue caption extolls her georgette dress and Moroccan cape, both by Vionnet, worn with diamond bracelets by Cartier. From (@jupeculotte)

[grandmaster-anne]

Released 8 May 2023 The King and Queen with members of the working royal family in the Throne Room. One of four official Coronation photographs released by Buckingham Palace today. © Hugo Burnand/Royal Household 2023

[pagansphinx]

Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun • (French, 1755-1842) • La Comtesse Skavronskaia • 1796 • The Louvre, Paris

[salomedebeaurepaire]

King Louis XV of France known as the Beloved, painting by Hyacinthe Rigaud

[jrs-awesome-family]

Whos Vinny?

And dare jr and the koopalings to take a group photo

Venny’s our parent!! He’s not binder– no binder-y… no biney… uhhh the thing that means not a boy or a girl. So that’s why we call him Ven instead of Mom or Dad. I carried the rings when he and Papa got married!!

Here’s a group pic of us. Venny’s the one in the middle!!

[laurikarauchscat]

Cirilla of Cintra - the lion cub

An attempt was made - it was great fun !

[the-cricket-chirps]

Andy Warhol

Princess Diana

1982

[paintingispoetry]

Jean-Baptiste Santerre, Maria Adelaide von Savoyen detail, 1709

[larobeblanche]

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (German, 1805-1873) • Portrait of Leonilla, Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, nee Baryatinsky • 1847 • Getty Museum, Los Angeles

[dovartkiin]

Recceswinth, High King of Orsa, late king of Duinetir

He was the Archon to succeed in taking the High Crown, ending the long period of war and turmoil. As king of Duinetir (the land of humans and halflings) and the High King of Orsa, he ensured peace and prosperity the world round. Recceswinth was a bastion of pure gold and sunlight, his centuries-long reign was marked by incomparable abundance and happiness.

His sudden death heralded the end of days.

[so-yesterday]

The Duke of York with her daughter Princess Elizabeth, June 1927

Royal Collection Trust / © Marcus Adams

[resplendentoutfit]

Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz (Italian, 1815-1894)• María Josefa del Águila Ceballos, Marquesa de Espeja • 1852

The dress worn in the portrait above features what is called a "bertha" neckline. It is usually made of lace or another thin fabric. It is generally flat and round, covering the low neckline of a dress, and accentuating a woman's shoulders. A bertha neckline was worn off the shoulders, often trimmed with deep lace (3″ – 6″). The style was most frequently worn by upper- and middle-class women during the Victorian era; a woman from the more common classes would seldom have shown that much flesh.

Ball gown, probably American • Silk, cotton • c. 1860 • Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, New York City

c. 1895

There was also this item, called the Bertha collar. It was made of lace and detachable so as to be utilized with different dresses.

[grandmaster-anne]

8 May 2023 As the Coronation weekend draws to a close, my wife and I just wanted to share our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those who have helped to make this such a special occasion. We pay particular tribute to the countless people who have given their time and dedication to ensuring that the celebrations in London, Windsor and further afield were as happy, safe and enjoyable as possible. To those who joined in the celebrations - whether at home, at street parties and lunches, or by volunteering in communities - we thank you, each and every one. To know that we have your support and encouragement, and to witness your kindness expressed in so many different ways, has been the greatest possible Coronation gift, as we now rededicate our lives to serving the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and Commonwealth. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐑 — The Royal Family