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Florinda

Dimensions
178.0 x 246.0 cm
This painting depicts an episode from the legend of Roderick, the last king of the Spanish Visigoths. After spying on his maids of honor to determine the fairest among them, the king chose Florinda (at center left), who became the object of his love. In revenge, Florinda"s father called the Arabs into Spain and brought about the conquest. This painting, which was shown at the Salon of 1853, is a replica of a version of the same size given by Queen Victoria to Prince Albert in 1852. Winterhalter used a similar composition for Empress Eugénie Surrounded by Her Ladies-in-Waiting (1855; Musée National du Château, Compiègne).

Questions & Answers

Who is the author of "Florinda", and in which movement?

"Florinda" was created by Franz Xavier Winterhalter in the Romanticism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

What saturation and intensity does "Florinda" by Franz Xavier Winterhalter show?

"Florinda" by Franz Xavier Winterhalter is recorded with a subtle color saturation and a monochromatic intensity.

Can I see "Florinda" by Franz Xavier Winterhalter under different lights?

"Florinda" can be examined layer by layer on the artwork's X-Ray page, a viewer inspired by a conservator's light bench with eleven optical readings of the image.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team

Franz Xavier Winterhalter (1805 – 1873)

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873): German painter famed for elegant royal & aristocratic portraits. Master of flattery, capturing 19th-century European courts with realism and grace.

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