Portrait of Louise of Orléans
1841 Royal Collection, UK
About this artwork
A formal, full-length portrait of Louise of Orléans, Queen of the Belgians, dressed in a voluminous white satin gown and a rich red velvet robe trimmed with ermine. She is depicted seated, with one hand resting on a gilded chair arm, holding a scepter.
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Louise of Orléans was the first Queen of the Belgians, a role she embraced with grace and intelligence after her marriage to King Leopold I. Born a French princess, her union helped solidify the new Belgian monarchy's ties with France. She was highly regarded for her piety and devotion to charitable causes throughout her life.
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Portrait of Louise of Orléans
Gustaf Wappers, 1841
