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Paintings Reproductions Florinda, 1853 by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873, Germany) | WahooArt.com

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[H2]The Artist: Franz Xaver Winterhalter[/H2] [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=franz+xaver+winterhalter,franz,xaver,winterhalter&']Franz Xaver Winterhalter[/A] (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. [H2]The Painting: 'Florinda'[/H2] [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=franz+xaver+winterhalter+florinda,franz,xaver,winterhalter,florinda&']Franz Xaver Winterhalter: Florinda[/A] (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. [H2]Size, Date, and Location[/H2] 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. [H2]History[/H2] 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. [H2]Discover More Paintings from Franz Xaver Winterhalter[/H2] At [A HREF='https://WahooArt.com/@/Franz-Xaver-Winterhalter']WahooArt.com[/A], you can discover more paintings by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, including his famous portraits of European royalty. Our collection includes high-quality reproductions and prints on canvas that will add a touch of elegance to any room in your home or office. [B]Note:[/B] All the information provided above is carefully curated from reliable sources such as [A HREF='https://WahooArt.com']WahooArt.com[/A], The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Wikipedia.