Historical Duchess and Queens

19th-century prints depicting duchesses and queens, illustrating their opulent dresses and hairstyles, symbolizing regal heritage.

Portrait of Isabella II of Bourbon (1830-1904), Queen of Spain, engraving.

Victoria Maria Louisa, Duchess of Kent and Strathearn, 1786 - 1861. Mother of Queen Victoria. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England.

Portrait of Isabella II of Bourbon (1830-1904), Queen of Spain, engraving.

Historic steel engraving from the 19th century, portrait of the last Crown Princess of Brazil, Isabella of Brazil also known as Isabella Cristina Leopoldina Augusta Micaela Gabriela Rafaela Gonzaga d'Orleans-Braganza, 19th - 20th century

Franziska Theresa Countess von Hohenheim, 1748 - 1811, historical engraving, 1880

Historical print, portrait of Countess Theresia Franziska von Hohenheim, 1748 - 1811, mistress, wife of Duke Carl Eugen of Wuerttemberg and Duchess of Wuerttemberg, from the Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, Illustrated Atlas of the History of German National Literature by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

Queen Victoria on her accession to the throne in 1837, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent, 24 May 1819, 22 January 1901, was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 to 1901, digital improved reproduction of an original 19th century print

Maria Alexandrovna, born Princess Marie of Hesse and by Rhine, 1824 - 1880, was Empress consort of Russia as the first wife of Emperor Alexander II / Maria Alexandrowna, geborene Prinzessin Marie von Hessen und bei Rhein, 1824 - 1880, war als erste Ehefrau von Kaiser Alexander II. russische Zarengemahlin, historisch, C:CC5historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

Amalie Marie Charlotte, Princess of Sweden.

Isabella II. Maria Luisa, Isabel de Borbon y Borbon-Dos Sicilias or Isabel II de Espana (10 October 1830 to 1904 in Paris) was Queen of Spain from 1833 to 1868, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown

PORTRAIT OF MDME. BONAPARTE (N_E PATTERSON), TAKEN IN 1815

Luise Wilhelmine Mencken (19th century). Mother of Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898). Portrait. Engraving. Historia Universal, 1885.

Lady Jane Grey aka Lady Jane Dudley 1537 to 1554 Titular Queen of England for nine days in 1553. Executed by Mary Tudor. From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

Eleanor of Castile, queen consort of King Edward I of England. Steel engraving by W.H. Egleton after a portrait by J.W. Wright from Mary Howitt's Biographical Sketches of The Queens of England, Virtue, London, 1868.

Joséphine de Beauharnais, first wife of Napoléon Bonaparte, and Empress of France, 19th century.Artist: Freeman

Historical drawing, portrait of Jenny Lind, 1820-1887, Swedish opera singer, soprano, The Swedish Nightingale

Ida Hahn-Hahn, born Ida Marie Louise Sophie Friederike Gustava Graefin von Hahn, (1805 - 1880), poet, writer, steel engraving, before 1880

Jenny Lind, the celebrated Swedish vocalist, 1845. Portrait of the singer: 'Jenny Lind has a voice of extraordinary compass, the only defect in which is a deficiency of volume in the medium portion of the register. Her upper notes are delicious, as clear as a bell, and she warbles with the facility of a nightingale. Whilst her execution is of the most brilliant kind, nothing can approach the exquisite propriety and aptness of her cadenzas; they always come in at the happy moment; she never sacrifices sense to sound...Her shake is perfect - truly marvellous - proving that she must have an intui

Princess Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Augusta Marie Luise Katharina, 30 September 1811, 7 January 1890, woodcut from the year 1888, Germany, Europe

Rossi, Isabella.

Adelaide of Austria (1822-1855). Archduchess of Austria. Queen consort of Sardinia (1849-1855) by her marriage on 12 April 1842 to Victor Emmanuel of Savoy. Portrait. Engraving. "Los Héroes y las Grandezas de la Tierra". Volume V. 1855.

Helene Luise Elisabeth of Mecklenberg-Schwerin (1814-1858), Duchess of Orleans after marriage to Ferdinand Philippe, eldest son of Louis Philippe I of France. Lithogrpah, Paris, c1840.

Princess Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge, 1818.Artist: J Alais

Isabella of Este, ITALY.

Portrait of Augusta Marie Luise Katharina von Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach (1811 - 1890) wife of Kaiser Wilhelm I, German Empress and Queen of Prussia. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1890

Catherine Howard between 1520 and 1525 - 1542 also spelled Katherine or Kathryn Fifth wife of Henry VIII of England From the book Crabbs Historical Dictionary published 1825

Queen Victoria (1819-1901), British Royalty. On the morning of her accession, 20th June 1837. Date: 1837

'The Queen on the Morning of Her Accession, June 20th, 1837', (c1897). Victoria came to the throne aged just 18. From "The Queen's Resolve and Her Doubly Royal Reign of Sixty Years", by Charles Bullock, B.D. "Home Words" Publishing Office, London,

Luise, princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, duchess Luise Auguste Wilhelmine Amalie zu Mecklenburg

Marie Antoinette of Bourbon (1784-1806), Princess of Asturias. Engraving. 19th century. Author: Rodriguez. BORBON MARIA ANTONIA REINA ESPAÑA. MARIA ANTONIA REINA ESPAÑA. MARIA ANTONIA FERNANDA DE BORBON. Maria Antonia of Naples and Sicily. ESPOSA DE FERNANDO VII-REINA DE ESPAÑA.

Princess (Queen) Victoria of Great Britain in 1836. Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 - 22 January 1901) was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876; she used the additional title of Empress of India

Henrietta Maria of France 1609-1669 Princess of France and Queen consort of England through her marriage to Charles I From the book Crabbs Historical Dictionary published 1825

Eugenie de Montijo (1826-1920), 16th Countess of Teba, 15th Marchioness of Ardales (1826-1920). Last Empress consort of the French (1853-1871), as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. Portrait. Engraving by Capuz. "La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana", 1870.

Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton (born Sheridan - 1808-1877) English poet, novelist and pamphleteer. Because of abuse by her husband, she campaigned for rights of women in marriage. Heroine of the novel by George Meredith Diana of the Crossways 1885 based on Caroline's life. Engraving 1877.

Anne of Austria -- Anne of Austria, daughter of Philip III of Spain, was only 14 when she married King Louis XIII of France in 1615.Anne was as frivolous a youngster as one could find in any European court at the time. Because of her husband's neglect, she flirted with the gentlemen of the court. She was especially attracted to handsome George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham.When her husband died, Anne assumed the regency for her son, King Louis XIV, and entrusted the government to Mazarin, Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. July 25, 1955. (Photo by International News Photos).

Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). Portrait. Engraving. Panorama Español, Crónica Contemporánea. Madrid, 1842.

Doña Cristinade Borbon.

Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton (born Sheridan - 1808-1877) English poet, novelist and pamphleteer. Because of abuse by her husband, she campaigned for rights of women in marriage. Heroine of the novel by George Meredith 'Diana of the Crossways' 1885 based on Caroline's life. Engraving 1877.

Catherine II (1729 - 1796), also known as Catherine the Great , Empress of Russia from 1762 until 1796, the country's longest-ruling female leader. She came to power following a coup d'etat when her husband, Peter III, was overthrown. Under her reign, Russia was revitalized; it grew larger and stronger and was recognized as one of the great powers of Europe.

Elizabeth Cooke Lady Russell Lady Hoby 1528 - 1609 Engraved by Rivers from the book A catalogue of Royal and Noble Authors Volume II published 1806

Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain (1833-1868). Portrait. Engraving. Panorama Español, Crónica Contemporánea. Madrid, 1842.

Christiane von Goethe, née Vulpius, 1 June 1765, 6 June 1816, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's woman since 1806, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Catherine Howard between 1520 and 1525, 1542 also called Katherine or Kathryn Fifth woman of Henry VIII of England From the book Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

FERNAN CABALLERO. FERNAN CABALLERO. BOHL CECILIA.

Maria Edgeworth, 1767-1849. English novelist. From the book ""The Masterpiece Library of Short Stories,Irish and Overseas, Volume 11'

'Portrait of Maria Isabella of Spain', 1802, Cooper/Intaglio, 17 x 12,8 cm, Engraving by Juan Brunetti. Author: ANTONIO CARNICERO MANCIO (1748-1814). Location: MUSEO DE HISTORIA-GRABADOS BLANCO Y NEGRO. MADRID. SPAIN. FERNANDO VII HERMANA. INFANTA MARIA ISABEL. MARIA ISABEL INFANTA. BORBON MARIA ISABEL.

Portrait of Madame de Maintenon. Francoise d'Aubigné (1635-1719) known first as Madame Scarron and subsequently as Madame de Maintenon. French noblewoman who secretly married King Louis XIV. She was one of the King's closest advisers and the royal children's governess. In 1684, she founded the Maison royale de Saint-Louis, a school for girls from poorer noble families. France. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Galerie de Femmes Celebres by M. Sainte-Beuve 1864

Baroness Kaula. Engraving by Capuz. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1880.

Isabella I byname Isabella the Catholic Spanish Isabel la Catolica 1451- 1504 Queen of Castile 1474-1504 and of Aragon 1479-1504 From the book Crabbs Historical Dictionary published 1825

Portrait of Anne, Queen of Great Britain, from Cassell's History of England King's Edition Part 29

Catherine II the Great (1729-1796). Empress of All the Russias (1762-1796). Portrait. Engraving.

Jane Franklin (1792-1875) wife of the British Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin. Fitted out five ships to search for her husband. Engraving, London, c1880.

Illustration showing Elizabeth Montagu (1718 - 1800); British social reformer, patron of the arts, salonist, literary critic, and writer who helped organize and lead the Blue Stockings Society.

Maria Stuart, daughter of Jakob V., King of Scotland., Historically, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date Not Stated

Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) daughter of James V of Scotland, mother of James VI (of Scotland) and I (of England). Queen of Scotland from the age of one week until her abdication in 1567. Engraving c1862.

Elizabeth Fry 1780 to 1845 English social reformer & philanthropist remembered for her work in prison reform

CAROLINA CORONADO (1823-1911) POETISA ROMANTICA - GRABADO SIGLO XIX. Location: MUSEO DE HISTORIA-GRABADOS BLANCO Y NEGRO. MADRID. SPAIN.

Elizabeth I, Elizabeth Tudor, The Virgin Queen, The Maiden Quee, 7 September 1533, 24 March 1603, was Queen of England from 17 November 1558 to the end of her life, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original

Portrait of Marie de Rabutin Chantal, marquise de Sevigne (1626-1696) French writer. France. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Galerie de Femmes Celebres by M. Sainte-Beuve 1864

HER GRACE THE DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH, 1880

Amantis-Lucile-Aurore Dupin pseudonym George Sand (1804-1876). French novelist. Engraving, Our Century,1883. Spanish edition.

GRACE DARLING daughter of lighthouse-keeper William Darling, who on 6 September 1838 rowed out with him to rescue the crew of the 'Forfarshire' steamship. Date: 1815 - 1842

Elisabeth Burstenbinder, 1838 - 1918, a German writer, wrote under the pseudonym E. Werner, historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, colored.

Adelaide Ristori, 29 January 1822, 9 October 1906, was an Italian actress, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Maria Theresa of Austria, 13 May 1717-29 November 1780, was a princess of the House of Habsburg, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Historical lithograph from the 19th Century, portrait, French actress Ethelie Madeleine Brohan, 19th Century

Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) Wife of King Louis XVI and last Queen of France. France, French Revolution 18th century. Old engraved illustration from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise 1845

Catherine Maria Sedgwick, 1789 - 1867. American novelist. After an engraving by Asher Brown Durand from a work by Charles Cromwell Ingham.

Mary II (1662-1294), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1689 as joint monarch with her man William III, elder daughter of James II, member of the Stuart dynasty, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Anna Katharina Schoenkopf (1746-1810), girlfriend of J.W. von Goethe, steel engraving, before 1880

Portrait of the Empress Eugénie de Montijo (1826-1920) Empress of France and wife of Napoleon II. Dated 1835

Jane Austen (1775-1817) c1810, 1902. English novelist remembered for her six great novels 'Sense and Sensibility', 'Pride and Prejudice', 'Mansfield Park', 'Emma', 'Persuasion', and 'Northanger Abbey'. From 'Jane Austen: Her Homes & Her Friends' by Constance Hill. (London, 1902).

Mary Stuart, 1542 - 1587, aged 16, historical illustration, wood engraving, about 1888

Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison (1775-1864), Wife of U.S. President William Henry Harrison, Head and Shoulders Portrait

ISABEL COLBRAN - SOPRANO - PRIMERA ESPOSA DE ROSINI. Author: ANTONIO GOMEZ (1808-1863). Location: MUSEO DE HISTORIA-GRABADOS BLANCO Y NEGRO. MADRID. SPAIN.

Sarah Siddons, 18th century English tragic actress. Artist: Unknown

Catherine II the Great (1729-1796). Empress of All the Russias (1762-1796). Portrait. Engraving.

Portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of Great Britain and Empress of India. Dated 19th Century

Catherine Capell-Coningsby (nee Stephens), Countess of Essex, 1912. Artist: John Jackson

Liechtenstein, Eleonore Princess.

Fernan Caballero (1796 -1877). Pseudonym adopted by the Spanish novelist Cecilia Francisca Josefa Bohl de Faber. Spanish writer. Engraving.

Portrait of Queen Emma (1836-1885), widow of King Kamehameha IV of Hawaii, from a photograph by Chase, illustration from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, No 1166, Volume XLVI, July 1, 1865.

Mary Stuart, played by Franziska Ellmenreich, German actress, 1847-1931, historic wood engraving, ca. 1880

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Portrait of Queen Victoria in her first decade as queen of great Britain

THE LATE DUCHESS OF MONTPENSIER, 1897

Engraved portrait of Queen Dowager Adelaide (1792-1849), the consort of King William IV, pictured c.1840. Date: 8 December 1849

ISABEL II, REINA DE ESPAÑA. RETRATO FEMENINO EN BLANCO Y NEGRO DEL SIGLO XIX. Location: MUSEO DE HISTORIA-GRABADOS BLANCO Y NEGRO. MADRID. SPAIN. ISABEL II REINA DE ESPAÑA (1830-1904).

Elizabeth Pepys 1640 1669, wife of Samuel Pepys, historically, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century template, Record Date Not Stated

Lady Jane Grey, 1536 - 1554, briefly Queen of England, nicknamed Nine Days Queen or Queen of thirteen days

Amalia of Oldenburg. Duchess of Oldenburg (1818-1875). Queen Consort, wife of Otto I of Greece (1815-1867). Engraving.

Ann Eliza Young, also known as Ann Eliza Webb Dee Young Denning, historical engraving, 1844 - 1925, 1880

Lady Jane Grey, 1536 - 1554, briefly Queen of England, nicknamed Nine Days Queen or Queen of thirteen days, historical engraving from the Buch denkwuerdiger Frauen or book of memorable woman, published by Otto Spamer, 1877

HENRY STEWART, LORD DARNLEY Cousin and second of the three husbands of Mary Queen of Scots (m1565); father of James I of England

Victoria Alexandrina Victoria, 24 May 1819, 22 January 1901 was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Anne (1665-1714) Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702. Second daughter of James II and sister of Mary II. Wood engraving 1880

Edward VI (1537-1553), King of England and Ireland, c1900, Wood engraving ,

Mrs. Martin Van Buren by engraver John Chester Buttre between 1890-1920. Photographic print. Half-length portrait Hannah Hoes Van Buren.

Portrait of Emma La Grua (1831-dopo il 1865), actress at the theater in Dresden, illustration from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, No 408, Volume XVI, December 20-27, 1850.

George Sand (1804-1876), French writer

Luise Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen Luise of Prussia, Luise Auguste Wilhelmine Amalie Duchess of Mecklenburg, 10 March 1776, 9 shore clingfis...

Queen Isabella, wife of John Zipolya and mother of King John Sigismund.

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