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Caroline Bavaria / Miniatu
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Caroline Bavaria / Miniatu
CAROLINE OF BAVARIA Queen of Bavaria, with her son Maximilian, who died in 1803, the year of this picture
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1776 1803 1841 Bavaria Caroline Died Maximilian Miniatu Oval Year
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This evocative oval portrait captures a poignant moment in the life of Caroline of Bavaria (1776-1841), the beloved Queen Consort of Bavaria, and her only surviving son, Maximilian (1782-1803). The image, taken in the year of Maximilian's untimely death at the tender age of twenty-one, immortalizes the deep bond between mother and child. Caroline, born Princess of Baden, was a German princess who married Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria in 1795, bringing an end to a long period of political instability in the region. The portrait, created in the early 19th century, captures Caroline's regal beauty and maternal warmth as she tenderly cradles her son's hand. Maximilian, dressed in the formal attire of a young prince, gazes up at his mother with a look of adoration and trust. The year 1803 was a significant one for the House of Wittelsbach. Maximilian's father, Maximilian IV Joseph, died in January of that year, and Maximilian himself passed away just a few months later, on October 13, leaving Caroline a widow at the young age of twenty-seven. The loss of her husband and son was a devastating blow to Caroline, who spent the remainder of her long life devoted to the memory of her beloved family. This historical portrait offers a glimpse into the personal lives of two members of the European royalty, and serves as a poignant reminder of the human emotions that underlie the grand tapestry of history. The image, which has survived the test of time, continues to captivate viewers with its timeless beauty and emotional depth.
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