Empress Elisabeth posed for this painting with the same dress she wore for the photos taken with her dog "Shadow."
Posted to the Alexander Palace Time Machine Discussion Forum by Grand Duchess Ally on 22 January 2009.
Keywords: 1867, Rabending, Elisabeth of Bavaria, Sissi, Sisi, Wittelsbach family, Habsburg family, Empress, Austrian, long braided coiffure, high neckline, collar, lace, bow tie, buttons, natural waistline, belt, long close sleeves, cuffs, crinoline