Why painting is a royal hobby
In these series the Allaboutroyalfamilies blog continues to talk about the
hobbies of the royals in past and present.
One popular hobby of royals is painting. Painting often is described as:
"Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or another
medium to a solid surface. Painting is an important form in the
visual arts."
So, who are the royals who liked to paint? It almost is impossible to make
a complete list and it's sure that some royals are forgotten on the list.
If you want some of the royals to be included in this blogpost, please let
me know (and why) (only painters).
Austria
Maria Theresa of Habsburg, Holy Roman Empress was educated to paint.
Maria Christina, Duchess of Teschen (hint by @empressofHAB via Twitter)
Belgium
Queen Louise-Marie of Belgium was a decent drawer and painter.
It also is known that the Princess Maria of Hohenzollern-
Sigmaringen, the Countess of Flanders (1845-1912) liked to paint.
Just as Prince Charles of Belgium, Count of Flanders
(grandson of Princess Maria - 1903 - 1983). During the summer
exhibition of 2017 at the Royal Palace of Brussels some of his works were
shown.
and even King Philippe of the Belgians (1960).
More about the special hobby of King Philippe on this link.
Denmark
Louise of Hesse-Kassel, who became Queen of Denmark (1817-1898)
also was very interested in painting. She was the mother of inter alia,
Dagmar who became Maria Feodrovna of Russia.
The current Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II (1940) is an accomplished
painter too. Her illustrations were used for the Danish version of
The Lord of the Rings.
Germany
Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1941) engaged himself
in painting.
His mother Victoria, Princess Royal and Empress of Germany
liked painting too, she took classes from Anton von Werner
and Heinrich von Angeli.
Diane, Duchess of Württemberg (born in 1940) is a French German
hobbies of the royals in past and present.
One popular hobby of royals is painting. Painting often is described as:
"Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or another
medium to a solid surface. Painting is an important form in the
visual arts."
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| Prince Charles of Belgium, Count of Flanders was a keen artist |
So, who are the royals who liked to paint? It almost is impossible to make
a complete list and it's sure that some royals are forgotten on the list.
If you want some of the royals to be included in this blogpost, please let
me know (and why) (only painters).
Austria
Maria Theresa of Habsburg, Holy Roman Empress was educated to paint.
Maria Christina, Duchess of Teschen (hint by @empressofHAB via Twitter)
Belgium
Queen Louise-Marie of Belgium was a decent drawer and painter.
It also is known that the Princess Maria of Hohenzollern-
Sigmaringen, the Countess of Flanders (1845-1912) liked to paint.
Just as Prince Charles of Belgium, Count of Flanders
(grandson of Princess Maria - 1903 - 1983). During the summer
exhibition of 2017 at the Royal Palace of Brussels some of his works were
shown.
 |
| King Baudouin painted by King Philippe |
More about the special hobby of King Philippe on this link.
Denmark
Louise of Hesse-Kassel, who became Queen of Denmark (1817-1898)
also was very interested in painting. She was the mother of inter alia,
Dagmar who became Maria Feodrovna of Russia.
The current Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II (1940) is an accomplished
painter too. Her illustrations were used for the Danish version of
The Lord of the Rings.
Germany
Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1941) engaged himself
in painting.
His mother Victoria, Princess Royal and Empress of Germany
liked painting too, she took classes from Anton von Werner
and Heinrich von Angeli.
Diane, Duchess of Württemberg (born in 1940) is a French German
painter, sculptor, writer and philanthropist. She is the wife of Carl of
Württemberg, head of the House of Württemberg. She is a daughter
of Henri, Count of Paris and Princess Isabelle of Orléans-Braganza.
Württemberg, head of the House of Württemberg. She is a daughter
of Henri, Count of Paris and Princess Isabelle of Orléans-Braganza.
(Hint by Sabine Hammerbacher via Twitter)
Russia
It was known that Maria Feodorovna of Russia liked to paint.
Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia (1882 -1962) was a good
painter. After the revolution she escaped from Russia (1920)
with her two sons. She exiled to Denmark and later to Toronto.
There she led a simple life by working on a farm and by painting.
Sweden
Louise of Sweden (1851-1926), who became Queen of Denmark liked
handcrafts and painting too.
Princess Margaret of Connaught (1882-1920), a granddaughter of
Queen Victoria, who became Crown Princess of Sweden, also was a
good painter.
The Netherlands
In The Netherlands it was known that Queen Wilhelmina (1880 - 1962)
was an avid painter.She made even a painting on the roof of the Palace
at the Dam in Amsterdam.
Queen Wilhelmina passed her hobby to her daughter Queen Juliana (1909-2004)
and even to her granddaughter the former Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands
(1938), although Princess Beatrix is known for her sculpting.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom a lot of members of the royal family like(d)
to paint. From 2013 - 2014 there even was an exhibition with their art works.
The exhibition showed works from:
King George III (1738-1820);
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert (1819-1861);
King Edward VII (1841-1910);
Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) ;
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (1921) ;
HM The Queen (1926);
HM King Charles, then HRH The Prince of Wales
(watercolours) (1948).
Recently in April 2020 it was reveiled that Zara Tindall, a
granddaughter of The Queen, painted a portrait of a horse to help
to raise money for the NHS staff. About her talent she said:
"Drawing isn't my strong point, but I'm up for giving it a go."
You can see her drawing on this link.
It was known that Maria Feodorovna of Russia liked to paint.
Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia (1882 -1962) was a good
painter. After the revolution she escaped from Russia (1920)
with her two sons. She exiled to Denmark and later to Toronto.
There she led a simple life by working on a farm and by painting.
Sweden
Louise of Sweden (1851-1926), who became Queen of Denmark liked
handcrafts and painting too.
Princess Margaret of Connaught (1882-1920), a granddaughter of
Queen Victoria, who became Crown Princess of Sweden, also was a
good painter.
The Netherlands
In The Netherlands it was known that Queen Wilhelmina (1880 - 1962)
was an avid painter.She made even a painting on the roof of the Palace
at the Dam in Amsterdam.
Queen Wilhelmina passed her hobby to her daughter Queen Juliana (1909-2004)
and even to her granddaughter the former Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands
(1938), although Princess Beatrix is known for her sculpting.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom a lot of members of the royal family like(d)
to paint. From 2013 - 2014 there even was an exhibition with their art works.
The exhibition showed works from:
King George III (1738-1820);
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert (1819-1861);
King Edward VII (1841-1910);
Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) ;
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (1921) ;
HM The Queen (1926);
HM King Charles, then HRH The Prince of Wales
(watercolours) (1948).
Recently in April 2020 it was reveiled that Zara Tindall, a
granddaughter of The Queen, painted a portrait of a horse to help
to raise money for the NHS staff. About her talent she said:
"Drawing isn't my strong point, but I'm up for giving it a go."
You can see her drawing on this link.
On Christmas Day 2022, The Prince and Princess of Wales
released a picture painted by Prince George.
This list of royals who paint or have painted , may give you
inspiration to take up your pencil, paint brush or whatever,
just to be creative at home.
Source pictures: Wikipedia except the ones I took on the Summer Exhibition
at the Royal Palace in Brussels (capital of Belgium).
released a picture painted by Prince George.
This list of royals who paint or have painted , may give you
inspiration to take up your pencil, paint brush or whatever,
just to be creative at home.
Source pictures: Wikipedia except the ones I took on the Summer Exhibition
at the Royal Palace in Brussels (capital of Belgium).
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