Művész: Franz Xaver Winterhalter
találka: 1853
méret: 178 x 246 cm
múzeum: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, United States)
The Artist: Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Franz Xaver Winterhalter(1805-1873) was a renowned German painter and lithographer, known for his portraits of European royalty. Born in Menzenschwand, Germany, Winterhalter began his artistic training at the age of 16, studying under the guidance of portraitist Franz Joseph Stöber. In 1823, he moved to Munich and continued his studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.
The Painting: 'Florinda'
Franz Xaver Winterhalter: Florinda(178 x 246 cm, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, United States)) is an oil-on-canvas painting that depicts an episode from the legend of Roderick, the last king of the Spanish Visigoths. The painting shows the moment when King Roderick chooses Florinda as the fairest among his maids of honor, leading to her father calling the Arabs into Spain and bringing about the conquest.
Size, Date, and Location
Created in 1853, 'Florinda' measures 178.4 cm × 245.7 cm (70.2 in × 96.7 in) and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
History
The painting was first exhibited at the Salon of 1853 and is a replica of a version of the same size given by Queen Victoria to Prince Albert in 1852. Winterhalter's 'Florinda' has been displayed at various museums, including the Art Gallery of Toronto and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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