Social / Vienna Ball 1881

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Social / Vienna Ball 1881

A court ball at the Imperial Palace, Vienna, on the occasion of the marriage of the (ill-fated) Crown Prince Rudolf to the unfortunate princess Stephanie

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1881 Austria Fated Occasion Rudolf Stephanie Unfortunate Vienna

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This print captures a momentous event in history - the Social / Vienna Ball of 1881 held at the Imperial Palace in Vienna. The grandeur and opulence of the court ball are evident in every detail, from the elaborate costumes to the ornate decorations adorning the palace walls. The occasion for this extravagant affair was the marriage of Crown Prince Rudolf to Princess Stephanie, a union that would ultimately end in tragedy for both parties involved. Despite their ill-fated destinies, on this particular evening, they were surrounded by an air of celebration and joy as they danced among nobility and dignitaries. The scene is set against a backdrop of 19th-century Austrian society, with all its pomp and circumstance on full display. The guests are dressed in their finest attire, sparkling jewels catching the light as they twirl around the ballroom floor. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but be transported back to an era where royalty reigned supreme and social events like these were not just gatherings but displays of power and prestige. It's a reminder of a bygone era when fairy tales could turn into nightmares, leaving behind only memories captured forever in photographs like this one from Mary Evans Prints Online.

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