Fine Art Print : Eugenie / French Empress
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Eugenie / French Empress
EUGENIA MARIA DE MONTIJO DE GUZMAN Wife of Napoleon III and Empress of France from 1853 to 1871. Pictured in her bridal dress
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1826 1853 1871 Bridal Empress Eugenia Eugenie Guzman I Ii Maria Montijo Napoleon Pictured
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring elegance and history into your home with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Eugenie, French Empress, from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Eugenie de Montijo y de Guzman (1826-1920) in her bridal dress, as she became the Empress of France upon marrying Napoleon III in 1853. Add a touch of royal sophistication to your walls with this stunning, museum-quality print, perfect for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 46.5cm (16" x 18.3")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning image captures Eugenie Maria de Montijo, the enchanting Spanish-born woman who became the Empress of France as the wife of Napoleon III, in her bridal attire on the day of their lavish wedding in 1853. Born Maria Anna Victoria Gonzalez de Silva y Fernandez de la Vega in 1826 in Granada, Spain, Eugenie rose to prominence in European high society through her beauty, intelligence, and charisma. Her marriage to Napoleon III in 1853, which took place when she was 23 years old and he was 40, was a strategic political union aimed at strengthening Napoleon's position as the ruler of France. The wedding itself was a grand affair, held at the Tuileries Palace in Paris and attended by European royalty and nobility. Eugenie's bridal dress, depicted in this photograph, was a magnificent creation of silk and lace, adorned with pearls and diamonds. The intricate design reflected the opulence and grandeur of the imperial court. Eugenie's reign as Empress of France was marked by her patronage of the arts, her support of various charitable causes, and her role as a diplomat and ambassador for France. However, her tenure was not without controversy. Her Spanish origins and her Catholic faith were sources of criticism and suspicion in France, and her extravagant lifestyle and perceived influence over her husband's policies were subjects of scorn and ridicule. Despite these challenges, Eugenie remained a beloved figure in French society until her exile in 1871, following the fall of the Second French Empire. This photograph, taken in the early 1870s, captures a moment of joy and elegance in the life of a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on French history.
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