Eugénie de Montijo

The artwork Eugénie de Montijo is a painting, created in 1852. It is currently held at the Napoleonic Museum. The painting measures 1.55 meters in width and 2.4 meters in height. The author of this artwork is not known.

The painting is a full-length portrait of Eugénie de Montijo, the wife of Napoleon III and Empress of the French from 1853 to 1870. She stands in a regal pose, wearing a luxurious white dress with lace embellishments and a green velvet mantle lined with gold. Her hair is styled with braids and adorned with a diamond tiara. She holds a crown in her left hand, symbolizing her imperial status. The background features a glimpse of a garden with a fountain, alluding to the opulence and grandeur of her position. The rich colors, luxurious fabrics, and confident posture of the Empress all contribute to the painting's overall sense of majesty and power.