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Sissi Collection (#3)

"Sissi: A Tragic Tale of an Empress's Life and Death" This captivating portrait depicts Empress Elisabeth of Austria, affectionately known as Sissi

Background imageSissi Collection: Grand Procession of the Empress of Austria (Elect) into Vienna (engraving)

Grand Procession of the Empress of Austria (Elect) into Vienna (engraving)
1619013 Grand Procession of the Empress of Austria (Elect) into Vienna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSissi Collection: Emperor Francois Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) and Emperor of Austria Elisabeth Amelie

Emperor Francois Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) and Emperor of Austria Elisabeth Amelie
XEE4179314 Emperor Francois Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) and Emperor of Austria Elisabeth Amelie of Wittelsbach known as Sissi (1837-1898)

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Austria (Sissi) - in 'The Petity Journal'

Portrait of Elisabeth of Austria (Sissi) - in "The Petity Journal"
LSE4102283 Portrait of Elisabeth of Austria (Sissi) - in " The Petity Journal" of 25/09/1898 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth de Wittelsbach (1837-1898) (sissi)

Portrait of Elisabeth de Wittelsbach (1837-1898) (sissi)
XEE4407612 Portrait of Elisabeth de Wittelsbach (1837-1898) (sissi), Impress of Austria (1854-1898) and Queen of Hungary (1867-1898), Nee Duchess in Baviere

Background imageSissi Collection: Visit to Lorraine by the Impress Elisabeth of Austria (Sissi) (1837-1898)

Visit to Lorraine by the Impress Elisabeth of Austria (Sissi) (1837-1898)
XEE4165552 Visit to Lorraine by the Impress Elisabeth of Austria (Sissi) (1837-1898), 1866: defile from the cavalry division to Luneville in the presence of the Impress. Meurthe and Moselle (54)

Background imageSissi Collection: The water season in Kissengen, Germany, in 1864. Presents

The water season in Kissengen, Germany, in 1864. Presents
XEE4164645 The water season in Kissengen, Germany, in 1864. Presents, from left to right: Elisabeth of Wittelsbach (Sissi) (1837-1898) Impress of Austria, Alexander II (1818-1881) Emperor of Russia

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of the Impress Elizabeth of Austria (Sissi), 1896 - in Le Petiter Journal of

Portrait of the Impress Elizabeth of Austria (Sissi), 1896 - in Le Petiter Journal of
LSE4096226 Portrait of the Impress Elizabeth of Austria (Sissi), 1896 - in Le Petiter Journal of 20/12/1896 by Unknown Artist

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth de Wittelsbach (1837-1898) (sissi)

Portrait of Elisabeth de Wittelsbach (1837-1898) (sissi)
LRI4581662 Portrait of Elisabeth de Wittelsbach (1837-1898) (sissi), Imperator of Austria (1854-1898) and Queen of Hungary (1867-1898) Painting by Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1806-1873)

Background imageSissi Collection: The Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria, engaged to Prince Otto von Windischgratz (b / w photo)

The Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria, engaged to Prince Otto von Windischgratz (b / w photo)
1628434 The Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria, engaged to Prince Otto von Windischgratz (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSissi Collection: Elisabeth of Bavaria, consort of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (b / w photo)

Elisabeth of Bavaria, consort of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (b / w photo)
5235070 Elisabeth of Bavaria, consort of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (b/w photo) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elisabeth of Bavaria (1837-1898)

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, 1855. Creator: Schrotzberg, Franz (1811-1889)

Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, 1855. Creator: Schrotzberg, Franz (1811-1889)
Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, 1855. Private Collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria. Creator: Koppay, Josef Arpad von (1859-1927)

Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria. Creator: Koppay, Josef Arpad von (1859-1927)
Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria. Private Collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Empress Elisabeth on horseback, c. 1890. Creator: Anonymous

Empress Elisabeth on horseback, c. 1890. Creator: Anonymous
Empress Elisabeth on horseback, c. 1890. Private Collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, 1854. Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, 1854. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, 1854. Found in the collection of Vienna Museum

Background imageSissi Collection: Empress Elisabeth in a carriage in Viennas Prater, ca 1860. Creator: Anonymous

Empress Elisabeth in a carriage in Viennas Prater, ca 1860. Creator: Anonymous
Empress Elisabeth in a carriage in Viennas Prater, ca 1860. Private Collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Empress Elisabeth of Austria on horseback. Creator: Adam, Franz (1815-1886)

Empress Elisabeth of Austria on horseback. Creator: Adam, Franz (1815-1886)
Empress Elisabeth of Austria on horseback. Private Collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, ca 1855. Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, ca 1855. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, ca 1855. Private Collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Elizabeth (1837-98), Empress of Austria, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Elizabeth (1837-98), Empress of Austria, 1865 (oil on canvas)
XOS3058068 Elizabeth (1837-98), Empress of Austria, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1805-73); 255x133 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imageSissi Collection: Empress Elisabeth of Austria at the bier of Ferenc Deak, 1877

Empress Elisabeth of Austria at the bier of Ferenc Deak, 1877. Found in the Collection of Godollő Palace, Pest

Background imageSissi Collection: The Empress Elisabeth of Austria visits a soup kitchen in the Schonlaterngasse, 1875

The Empress Elisabeth of Austria visits a soup kitchen in the Schonlaterngasse, 1875
The Empress Elisabeth of Austria visits a soup kitchen in the Scho nlaterngasse, 1875. Found in the Collection of Vienna Museum

Background imageSissi Collection: The Empress Elisabeth of Austria, 1865

The Empress Elisabeth of Austria, 1865. Found in the Collection of Vienna Museum

Background imageSissi Collection: Elisabeth of Austria as a bride in Possenhofen, 1853

Elisabeth of Austria as a bride in Possenhofen, 1853. Private Collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Ankle boots of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, c. 1880

Ankle boots of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, c. 1880. Private Collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Empress Elisabeth of Austria at the Achilleion Palace main entrance

Empress Elisabeth of Austria at the Achilleion Palace main entrance. Private Collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Francis Joseph I and Elisabeth of Austria with children, Gisela and Rudolf

Francis Joseph I and Elisabeth of Austria with children, Gisela and Rudolf. Private Collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria. Artist: Schrotzberg, Franz (1811-1889)

Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria. Artist: Schrotzberg, Franz (1811-1889)
Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria. Private Collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Empress Elisabeth of Austria with Diamond stars in her hair, ca 1860

Empress Elisabeth of Austria with Diamond stars in her hair, ca 1860. Artist: Winterhalter, Franz Xavier (1805-1873)
Empress Elisabeth of Austria with Diamond stars in her hair, ca 1860. From a private collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, c. 1900. Artist: Anonymous

Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, c. 1900. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, c. 1900. From a private collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria on horseback, 1853. Artist: Fleischmann, Andreas Johann (1811-1878)

Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria on horseback, 1853. Artist: Fleischmann, Andreas Johann (1811-1878)
Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria on horseback, 1853. From a private collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, 1856. Artist: Russ, Franz, the Elder (1817-1892)

Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, 1856. Artist: Russ, Franz, the Elder (1817-1892)
Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, 1856. From a private collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria with Diadem, before 1885. Artist: Raab

Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria with Diadem, before 1885. Artist: Raab, Georg Martin Ignaz (1821-1885)
Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria with Diadem, before 1885. From a private collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Arrival of Empress Elisabeth of Austria in Venice. Artist: Caffi, Ippolito (1814-1866)

Arrival of Empress Elisabeth of Austria in Venice. Artist: Caffi, Ippolito (1814-1866)
Arrival of Empress Elisabeth of Austria in Venice. From a private collection

Background imageSissi Collection: The Emperor Family of Austria, 1856. Artist: Bayer, Joseph (1820-1879)

The Emperor Family of Austria, 1856. Artist: Bayer, Joseph (1820-1879)
The Emperor Family of Austria, 1856. From a private collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria with Diadem. Artist: Bitterlich, Richard (1862-1940)

Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria with Diadem. Artist: Bitterlich, Richard (1862-1940)
Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria with Diadem. From a private collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, ca 1854. Artist: Anonymous

Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, ca 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Elisabeth of Bavaria, ca 1854. From a private collection

Background imageSissi Collection: Bidet of Elisabeth of Bavaria (Carl Knoll Porcelain Factory, Carlsbad), 1887-1890. Artist: Anonymous

Bidet of Elisabeth of Bavaria (Carl Knoll Porcelain Factory, Carlsbad), 1887-1890. Artist: Anonymous
Bidet of Elisabeth of Bavaria (Carl Knoll Porcelain Factory, Carlsbad), 1887-1890. Found in the collection of the Kammerhofmuseen der Stadt Gmunden

Background imageSissi Collection: Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), Empress of Austria, wife of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria

Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), Empress of Austria, wife of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria
XAM75356 Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), Empress of Austria, wife of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria (1830-1916) (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter

Background imageSissi Collection: Empress Elizabeth of Austria, 1883 (oil on canvas)

Empress Elizabeth of Austria, 1883 (oil on canvas)
XAM72429 Empress Elizabeth of Austria, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Romako, Anton (1832-89); Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Background imageSissi Collection: Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98) in Hungarian costume, 1867 (oil on canvas)

Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98) in Hungarian costume, 1867 (oil on canvas)
XAM72426 Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98) in Hungarian costume, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Raab, Georg (1821-85); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageSissi Collection: Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), 1863 (oil on canvas)

Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), 1863 (oil on canvas)
XAM72428 Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), 1863 (oil on canvas) by Russ, Franz (1844-1906); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Background imageSissi Collection: Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98) as a young woman (oil on canvas)

Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98) as a young woman (oil on canvas)
XAM72427 Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98) as a young woman (oil on canvas) by Schrotzberg, Franz (1811-89); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Background imageSissi Collection: Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-96), lithographed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, pub

Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-96), lithographed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, pub
XND70433 Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-96), lithographed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, pub. April 1884 in " Vanity Fair" (litho) by Grimm

Background imageSissi Collection: Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, being driven in his carriage with his wife Elizabeth

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, being driven in his carriage with his wife Elizabeth
XAM65639 Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, being driven in his carriage with his wife Elizabeth of Bavaria in Bad Ischl, 1855 by Austrian School, (19th century); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imageSissi Collection: Queen Erzsebet (oil on canvas)

Queen Erzsebet (oil on canvas)
BAL47796 Queen Erzsebet (oil on canvas) by Benczur, Gyula (or Julius de) (1844-1920); Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary; (add.info.: Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98)

Background imageSissi Collection: Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916)

Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916)
XAM65671 Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria (1830-1916) (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1805-73); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imageSissi Collection: Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), Empress of Austria (oil on canvas)

Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), Empress of Austria (oil on canvas)
XAM77354 Elizabeth of Bavaria (1837-98), Empress of Austria (oil on canvas) by Austrian School, (19th century); Schloss Schonbrunn, Vienna

Background imageSissi Collection: 1448912; out of copyright

1448912; out of copyright

Background imageSissi Collection: The Bedroom of Elizabeth of Bavaria, Schloss Tegernsee. c. 1840 (w / c on paper)

The Bedroom of Elizabeth of Bavaria, Schloss Tegernsee. c. 1840 (w / c on paper)
BAL1325 The Bedroom of Elizabeth of Bavaria, Schloss Tegernsee. c.1840 (w/c on paper) by Nachtmann, Franz Xavier (1799-1846); Tegernsee Castle, Bavaria




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"Sissi: A Tragic Tale of an Empress's Life and Death" This captivating portrait depicts Empress Elisabeth of Austria, affectionately known as Sissi, a woman whose life was filled with both grandeur and tragedy. Born in 1837, she captured the hearts of many with her beauty and charm. In this painting, we see Sissi attending the bier of Ferenc Deak in 1877, showcasing her compassion for others. However, fate had darker plans for her. In 1898, an Italian anarchist named Luigi Lucheni assassinated Sissi in Geneva. The engraving vividly captures this shocking event that shook Europe to its core. Lucheni was brought to the Court of Justice later that year where justice awaited him for his heinous act against royalty. This tragic assassination is immortalized in various illustrations from that time period such as the one found in "Le Petit Journal" or "Le petit Parisien. " The death left a void not only within Austrian society but also among those who admired her across Europe. Engravings depict how she was fatally injured and transported to her hotel after the attack - a somber moment forever etched into history. To honor their beloved Empress, demonstrations were held throughout Geneva as people mourned the loss of this remarkable woman who had touched so many lives during her reign. Despite these dark chapters overshadowing Sissi's legacy, it is important to remember her vibrant spirit and contributions to Austrian culture. Her colorful lithographs capture moments when joy radiated from within - reminding us all that even amidst tragedy there can be glimpses of light. Empress Elisabeth's story serves as a reminder that behind every regal facade lies a complex human being facing triumphs and tribulations alike. May we never forget the extraordinary life led by this enigmatic empress known simply as Sissi.