The First of May

Franz Xaver Winterhalter’s "The First of May" (1851) is a grand Neoclassical portrait showcasing Queen Victoria & family. Admire its opulent detail, royal splendor, and historical significance.

Franz Xavier Winterhalter

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873): German painter famed for elegant royal & aristocratic portraits. Master of flattery, capturing 19th-century European courts with realism and grace.