Queen Victoria (1819–1901) (copy after Franz Xaver Winterhalter)
The sitter rests upon a red couch, her presence anchored by the weight of silk and gold. A white and gold blanket drapes across the furniture, catching the light that spills from a nearby window. She wears a crown, a sharp silhouette against the soft textures of her lace-adorned dress. Around her, the room holds the quiet stillness of a private study. Books lie scattered, their spines suggesting a life…








