The artwork is a portrait titled “Albert Edward, Prince of Wales,” created by artist Franz Xaver Winterhalter in 1846. Rendered in oil on canvas, this painting belongs to the Romanticism art movement and measures 88.3 x 127.3 cm.
In the artwork, a young boy, identified as Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, is depicted standing in a confident pose against a serene landscape backdrop. He is dressed in a sailor suit, a fashion indicative of the time, with his hands resting casually in his pockets. The boy’s curly hair peeks out from under a wide-brimmed hat, and his expression holds a composed, dignified air. The color palette is rich yet soft, with the ocean and sky providing a harmonious blue-green background that contrasts beautifully with the light colors of his attire. The artist, Winterhalter, renowned for his skill in portraiture, captures the innocence and nobility of his young subject with exquisite detail and refined brushwork.
