King Ludwig of Bavaria driving in his Sledge, 1886. Creator: Unknown

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King Ludwig of Bavaria driving in his Sledge, 1886. Creator: Unknown

King Ludwig of Bavaria driving in his Sledge, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

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Bavaria Bavarian Horse Drawn Sledge King Ludwig Ii Of Bavaria King Of Bavaria Ludwig Ii Ludwig The Mad Pulling Sled Sledge Sleigh Travelling

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King Ludwig II of Bavaria, also known as 'Ludwig the Mad,' is depicted in this 1886 engraving from 'The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper.' The monarch is shown driving a horse-drawn sledge through a wintry landscape, surrounded by a serene yet starkly beautiful winter scene. The king, dressed in a heavy fur-lined coat and hat, holds the reins with a confident and determined expression, while his horses, their breath visible in the cold air, pull the sledge steadily forward. The image captures the essence of country travel during the nineteenth century, an era when horse-drawn transportation reigned supreme. The print, which is rich in historical detail, showcases the grandeur and opulence of the Bavarian monarchy, as well as the simple pleasures of winter travel. The location of the scene is not explicitly stated, but the snow-covered trees and frozen lake suggest a rural setting. King Ludwig II, who ruled Bavaria from 1864 until his mysterious death in 1886, was known for his eccentricities and his love of the arts. He was a patron of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, which inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle. This enchanting print offers a glimpse into the life of this enigmatic and visionary ruler, as well as the world of horse-drawn transportation in wintry nineteenth-century Europe.

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