1715 (or earlier) Charlotte Sophia Christina of Brunswick-Wolfenbuettel by ? (Hermitage)

She married Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich of Russia, had a daughter named Natalia and died shortly after bearing her son Tsarevitch Peter.

Detail-enhanced by gogm.

This portrait of Charlotte Christine of Brunswick-Lüneburg shows Western fashion in Russia during the Westernization push of Peter the Great. The curl over each eye dates this to the early 1700s as does the vee-notched sleeve.

Keywords:  Charlotte Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Brunswick-Lüneburg family, Romanov family, Princess, Grand Duchess, Russian, curly coiffure, hair jewelry, vee neckline, lapels, chemise, modesty piece, lace, full sleeves, earrings, brooch, clasps, robes


This site is for educational and information use. It is open for downloading and use without charge. I only ask that these images not be used for profit! I can be contacted at:  contactme@gogmsite.net.