Five Portraits On Silk: Napoleon I & III, Eugénie, Victoria & Albert – 19th Century

A set of five portraits printed on silk depicting sovereigns and members of the French imperial and British royal families in the 19th century.

The portraits are, from left to right:

• Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1819–1861), husband of Queen Victoria.

• Empress Eugénie de Montijo (1826–1920), wife of Napoleon III.

• Emperor Napoleon I (1769–1821).

• Emperor Napoleon III (1808–1873).

• Queen Victoria of England (1819–1901).

The ensemble is presented in its rectangular frame of wood and gilded stucco, featuring moldings and a beaded frieze.

A composition bringing together figures from the two French Empires and the British monarchy, reflecting the interest in the great European dynasties during the 19th century.

Bon overall condition. Signs of wear, scuffing, and minor losses in the frame’s gilding. Signs of age on the mat. See photographs.

Frame dimensions: 85 × 36 cm.