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Princess Charlotte of Belgium (Carlota of Mexico)
Carlota of Mexico (1840 - 1927), born Charlotte of Belgium, empress consort of Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico, the former Archduke of Austria - daughter of King Leopold I of Belgium. Date: circa 1848
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Media ID 11562674
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Belgian Charlotte Leopold Mexican Mexico Carlota
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.2cm x 23.7cm (6.4" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures Princess Charlotte of Belgium, also known as Carlota of Mexico, in her youthful beauty and regal elegance. Born on January 3, 1840, as Charlotte of Belgium, she was the eldest daughter of King Leopold I of Belgium. Raised in the opulent courts of Europe, Charlotte's life took an unexpected turn when she was married to Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico in 1864. Maximilian, a Habsburg archduke of Austria, was appointed emperor of Mexico by Napoleon III of France with the intention of establishing a monarchy in the country. Charlotte, despite her initial reluctance, accompanied her husband to Mexico, hoping to bring stability and prosperity to the troubled nation. The photograph, taken around 1848, shows Charlotte in her early twenties, with an air of poise and grace that belied her age. Her dark hair is styled in an intricate bun, adorned with a delicate floral headpiece, while her eyes gaze intently at the camera. The elegant neckline of her dress, adorned with lace and pearls, accentuates her slender neck and delicate collarbone. Despite her best efforts, Charlotte and Maximilian's reign was short-lived. The Mexican people, who had initially welcomed the imperial couple, soon turned against them, and in 1867, Maximilian was captured and executed. Charlotte was placed under house arrest and eventually returned to Europe, where she lived out the rest of her days in seclusion. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a brief and tragic chapter in European and Mexican history, as well as the life of a young princess who became an empress consort against all odds.
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