Stieler catches the waistline in the act of creeping down from the bottom of the bust line to its natural position in this 1823 portrait.
Keywords: 1823, Stieler, Amalie Auguste, Princess, Queen, Wittelsbach family, Wettin family, German, curly coiffure, bateau neckline, pleated bodice, quarter length puffed sleeves, belt, Empire low waistline, close skirt, necklace, bracelets, shoes, wrap