(Article: VS-20256-440)
This original work, «Copy of the portrait of Princess Françoise de Braganza by Franz Xavier Winterhalter», was created by contemporary Russian artist Viktoria Sapegina and is available for purchase online.
Viktoria Sapegina’s painting «Copy of the portrait of Princess Françoise de Braganza by Franz Xavier Winterhalter» represents an interesting phenomenon in contemporary art — a direct appeal to the heritage of 19th-century European salon painting. As a copy, the work carries the artist’s own interpretation, allowing the viewer to see the romantic image of the 19th century through the eyes of a modern artist.
At the center of the composition is the portrait of a young woman, Princess Françoise de Braganza. The figure is depicted in three-quarters view, restrained yet with the elegance characteristic of the Victorian era. She is dressed in a dark, likely velvet or silk dress with a high white collar, emphasizing her status and the formality of the image.
Particular attention is drawn to the princess’s gaze. It is directed slightly to the side, giving her facial expression a contemplative depth much valued in romantic portraits. Her dark hair is styled in a strict but graceful hairstyle typical of that time.
The background of the painting is rendered in soft, blurred green and brown tones, suggesting a landscape setting characteristic of Winterhalter’s works, who often portrayed his models in natural surroundings or interiors with elements of park scenery. Thanks to the softness of the background, the princess’s figure stands out prominently.
Sapegina’s technique apparently aims to convey the subtlety of the original, but, as often happens with copies, introduces her own individual style. Perhaps the brushstrokes are freer, and the color transitions less smooth than those of the great master, which gives the portrait a modern liveliness and immediacy.
«Copy of the portrait of Princess Françoise de Braganza» is a tribute to historical art and simultaneously a demonstration of a contemporary artist’s ability to immerse herself in the aesthetics of past eras. The work invites the viewer to reflect on what defines eternal beauty and how our perception of aristocratic portraiture changes over the centuries. It is a bridge between imperial history and a modern view of history and elegance.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the painting «Copy of the portrait of Princess Françoise de Braganza by Franz Xavier Winterhalter» sized 40 x 30 cm with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Good
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Style:
Figurative
Technic:
Gouache
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
History
Size:
Medium
Width:
30 cm
Height:
40 cm
Thickness:
1 cm
Framing:
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
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Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
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