Franz Xaver Winterhalter Painting Reproductions 1 of 1
1805-1873
German Academic Classicism Painter
Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873) was a German portrait painter known for his luxurious and glamorous depictions of European nobility and aristocracy. He was born on April 20, 1805, in the Black Forest town of Menzenschwand, Germany. His father was a farmer, and his mother was a lacemaker. Winterhalter displayed an early talent for drawing and was encouraged by his family to pursue his passion for art.
In 1822, Winterhalter moved to Freiburg, where he studied under the artist Joseph Karl Stieler. He then went on to study at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts, where he received training in portrait painting. In 1828, Winterhalter moved to Paris, where he established himself as a successful portrait painter.
Winterhalter's portraits were characterized by their romanticism, elegance, and attention to detail. His clients included European nobility, such as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie of France, and many others. He was highly sought after for his ability to capture the opulence and glamour of the European court.
Winterhalter's most famous works include "The Empress Eugénie Surrounded by her Ladies in Waiting" (1855), "Queen Victoria" (1843), and "The Family of Queen Victoria" (1846). He also painted historical and mythological scenes, such as "The Entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon" (1850) and "The Baptism of Constantine" (1840).
In addition to his success as a portrait painter, Winterhalter was also a skilled draftsman and printmaker. He produced a series of lithographs based on his paintings, as well as illustrations for books and magazines.
Winterhalter's style was highly influential and had a significant impact on the portraiture of the 19th century. He died on July 8, 1873, in Frankfurt, Germany, at the age of 68.
In 1822, Winterhalter moved to Freiburg, where he studied under the artist Joseph Karl Stieler. He then went on to study at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts, where he received training in portrait painting. In 1828, Winterhalter moved to Paris, where he established himself as a successful portrait painter.
Winterhalter's portraits were characterized by their romanticism, elegance, and attention to detail. His clients included European nobility, such as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie of France, and many others. He was highly sought after for his ability to capture the opulence and glamour of the European court.
Winterhalter's most famous works include "The Empress Eugénie Surrounded by her Ladies in Waiting" (1855), "Queen Victoria" (1843), and "The Family of Queen Victoria" (1846). He also painted historical and mythological scenes, such as "The Entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon" (1850) and "The Baptism of Constantine" (1840).
In addition to his success as a portrait painter, Winterhalter was also a skilled draftsman and printmaker. He produced a series of lithographs based on his paintings, as well as illustrations for books and magazines.
Winterhalter's style was highly influential and had a significant impact on the portraiture of the 19th century. He died on July 8, 1873, in Frankfurt, Germany, at the age of 68.
9 Franz Xaver Winterhalter Paintings
The Empress Eugenie de Montijo, Condesa de Teba 1854
Oil Painting
$2144
$2144
Canvas Print
$61.47
$61.47
SKU: WFX-4694
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 92.7 x 73.7 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 92.7 x 73.7 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Countess Alexander Nikolaevitch Lamsdorff 1859
Oil Painting
$3376
$3376
Canvas Print
$60.35
$60.35
SKU: WFX-4695
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 145.4 x 115 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 145.4 x 115 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Wienczyslawa Barczewska, Madame de Jurjewicz 1860
Oil Painting
$3565
$3565
SKU: WFX-4696
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: unknown
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: unknown
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
Portrait of Sophie Guillemette, Grand Duchess of Baden 1831
Oil Painting
$2270
$2270
Canvas Print
$50.46
$50.46
SKU: WFX-4697
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 39 x 28.5 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 39 x 28.5 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA
Queen Victoria 1843
Oil Painting
$1195
$1195
Canvas Print
$50.46
$50.46
SKU: WFX-16992
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 64.8 x 53.3 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 64.8 x 53.3 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Queen Victoria 1847
Oil Painting
$2128
$2128
Canvas Print
$58.33
$58.33
SKU: WFX-17333
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 53.4 x 43.2 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 53.4 x 43.2 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Empress Elisabeth with Loose Hair in a Neglige 1865
Oil Painting
$1683
$1683
Canvas Print
$53.82
$53.82
SKU: WFX-18528
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 158 x 117 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 158 x 117 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
Empress Elizabeth of Austria 1865
Oil Painting
$2819
$2819
Canvas Print
$50.46
$50.46
SKU: WFX-18529
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 255 x 133 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 255 x 133 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria
Roman Genre Scene 1833
Oil Painting
$2143
$2143
Canvas Print
$63.96
$63.96
SKU: WFX-18894
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 60.5 x 50.5 cm
Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany
Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Original Size: 60.5 x 50.5 cm
Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany