Lupenmalerei. Presented is a miniature portrait of Lola Montez (1821–1861), the famous Irish dancer and actress.
This is a miniature copy of the famous portrait painted by court artist Joseph Karl Stieler in 1847 for King Ludwig I of Bavaria's "Gallery of Beauties." Such miniatures were often executed in watercolor on thin ivory plates or other materials and framed in elegant oval frames characteristic of the 19th century.
Who was Lola Montez?
Real name: Elizabeth Rosanna Gilbert.
Fame: She became famous as a "Spanish" dancer and was a favorite of King Ludwig I, who granted her the title of Countess of Landsfeld.
Influence: Her political influence in Bavaria caused popular discontent, which ultimately contributed to the king's abdication during the 1848 revolution.
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