#*elisabethofaustria

[madamelareinette]

On this day in history, 24 December 1837, was born Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie, duchess in Bavaria by birth and empress of Austria by marriage, best known by the nickname “Sisi.”

The three royal dignitaries who entered the richly furnished salon at number 8 of Ludwigstraße nearing 20:30 on 24 December 1837 were ready to remain there for the subsequent hours. [...] The three executives – Sebastian Freiherr von Schrenck, ministry of Justice, Ludwig Ritter Wiesinger, ministry of the Interior, and the ministry of the Royal House Friedrich Freiherr Gise – had been summoned to the palace to testify the birth of a Wittelsbach princess.

[...] Precisely a hour and thirteen minutes after the arrival of the ministers to the palace, their wait was over: the second daughter of duke Maximilan and duchesss Ludovika had entered the world. The ministers were then called into the boudoir of the duchess, where the wetnurse had taken the infant.

[...] The official act of testimony was carried on rapidly. After seeing the newborn and expressing their obligatory congratulations, Sebastian Freiherr von Schrenck, Ludwig Ritter Wiesinger and Freiherr Gise left the boudoir. They annotated in the protocol the birth of another princess in the house of Wittelsbach exactly at 22:43 on 24 December 1837. They had then carried on their duties and could go home to their families.

The newborn was given the name Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie. The godmother was Ludovika's elder sister, Elisabeth Ludovika of Prussia, who would become queen of Prussia three years after the birth of her goddaughter. The second name, Amalie, was given in honour of her godmother's twin sister, the future queen of Saxony. Lastly, the third name, Eugenie, was for the cousin who had assisted Ludovika during the labour. Two days after her birth, Elisabeth was christened in Striftskirche St. Katejan, Collegiate of Saint Cajetan, the court church of Munich known as Theatinerkirche.

— Martina Winkelhofer (2020). Sisis Weg: Vom Mädchen zur Frau ‐ Kaiserin Elisabeths erste Jahre am Wiener Hof

[intriguingpeoplebyangelafloyd]

DEATH MASK OF ELISABETH OF AUSTRIA

Elisabeth, nicknamed Sisi or Sissi, was Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary from her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph I on 24 April 1854 until her assassination in 1898.

While travelling in Geneva in 1898, Elisabeth was fatally stabbed in the heart by an Italian anarchist named Luigi Lucheni. Her tenure of 44 years was the longest of any Austrian empress.

#elisabethofaustria

[romanov-royalty]

•𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐧𝐚,𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲• .𝑇he new crowned Emperor Nicholas II and his wife Empress Alexandra Feodorovna had made a visit to the Austrian empire in 1896. We can see in the slides some illustrations during their visit, in the 3rd slide the Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria talking to the Russian Empress and next to her, Elizabeth the Empress of Austria nicknamed Sisi and Emperor Nicholas II,and the 4rth slide we can see a zoom in of that illustration showing the two Empresses who were considered to be the most beautiful at their times. Actually, Empress Alexandra saw Sisi 9 years ago when she was Princess Alix of Hesse, she was so impressed by her charm character and beauty. “On Saturday we saw the Empress of Austria, and I was perfectly enchanted with her. She has a most lovely, tall & thin figure (50 years old) and such a pretty face & soft voice.” wrote to her brother Prince Ernest of Hesse, 3 August 1887. “How funny it is to hear German spoken everywhere after 2 years in Russia. [...] Nicky drove with the Emperor [of Austria] & I followed with the Empress - I must say I am shy with all these masses of strange faces again. The Empress I had already seen twice before - she enquired after you. - Stephanie [the Dowager Crown Princess of Austria] was directly charming - she must be coming now in a minute - as she wanted to see me a little quietly. [...] At 5 there is an immense Dinner & Cercle (oh dear) & parade, then Pürschen for Nicky. At 4 family dinner at Leinz, then drive & later a Concert here in the Burg. It is such a pitty [sic] that as soon as the Empress does not appear Stephanie neither does, as she would have been such a great help to me.” wrote to her brother Ernest the Duke of Hesse 15/27th of August 1896 #empressalexandrafeodorovna #empresselisabethofaustria #empresssissi #alexandrafeodorovna #royalwomen #elisabethofaustria #history #royals #nicholasii #franzjosef #romanovs #theromanovs #romanovdynasty #romanova_team #otma #sissiofaustria #alixofhesse #sisi #empresselisabeth #romyschneider https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYFvCosMJN/?utm_medium=tumblr

[dandybrightpeople]

Curiosity: Ludwig did not like to spend time with the army,but from time in time,as a sovereign,he had to. Sisi once spotted him marching with soldiers with miserable face, military outfit and...an umbrella! She burst out laughing to the vision. Ludwig scowled to her. "I do not want rain to ruin my curls!" He exclaimed. #ludwigiiofbavaria #ludwigii #sisiofbavaria #sisiofaustria #elisabethofaustria #DandyRoyalsClub #sisi https://www.instagram.com/p/CXCGumWsXT2/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lagiorgiet]

It's Christmas Eve, I know. But for me it's also time to celebrate the birthday of this girl. I owe you a lot dear Elisabeth. "Meeting" you changed my life completely, I can say that out loud! 😉 Happy birthday, girl! ✨ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #Sisi #Elisabethofaustria #kaiserinsissi #kaiserinelisabeth #queen #kaiserin #erzsebethkyraline #sissi #habsburg #drawing #comics #fumetto #bd #illustration #1800s #watercolor #aquarelle #dessin #austria #christmaseve #madera #mer #sea #Steinkis #giorgiamarras #history #sapristicomic #sissiimperatriceribelledonna #sissiunefemmeaudeladucontedefees #diaboloedizioni https://www.instagram.com/p/B6covreCnPI/?igshid=hu6losf3sfwq

[villamedianablog]

121 Aniversario... #elisabethofaustria #erzsébetkirályné #empress #austria #hungary #dead #anniversary #geneve🇨🇭 #1898 #rip #remember (en Madrid, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PNdSbikWM/?igshid=l7uewaq05q6z

[clap79]

Posted @withregram • @period.dramas.daily "Sisi was an idol, a pop star and a style icon at a time when these words didn't even exist."💫 says director Schwarzenberger. "She did things her way and refused to be reined in by conventions. With her rebellious insistence on standing up for her convictions, Sisi can be seen as a role model today as well. What particularly interested me here is the challenge to bring to life a Sisi in tune with our time, and to show all of Sisi's different facets." Cristiana Capotondi as Elisabeth of Austria in Sissi (2009) Dir. Xaver Schwarzenberger _ #queenborgias #perioddramas #perioddrama #perioddramasfashion #beauty #sissi #sisi #davidrott #empresselisabethofaustria #elisabethofaustria #cristianacapotondi https://www.instagram.com/p/CTchNgwjgZr/?utm_medium=tumblr

[elisabethsfreiheit]

My view as I walk towards my internship <3

[drawingfashionhistory]

This dress and jacket is inspired by an 1853 engraving of Elisabeth of Bavaria (soon to be the famous Empress Sissi) by Eduar Kaiser. A lot of reproductions of the engraving are low quality and it can be hard to notice all the delicate lace details on the tiered skirt. I also love the massive straw hat with the decorative ribbon ties.⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ ⠀ #fashiondrawing #historicalclothing #periodclothing #historicalfashion #art #digitalart #dresshistory #costumedesign #clothingdesign #vintage #vintagefashion #style #fashion #historicalfashiondrawing #historicalfashiondesign #sissi #elisabethofaustria #1850s #1853 #19thcentury #19thcenturyfashion #nineteenthcenturyfashion #nineteenthcentury #Victorian #hoopskirt #petticoats #crinoline #bellskirt #antebellumfashion #victorianfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/B-MjJ2VgrOV/?igshid=aot63r3l12bq

[chlilyliart-blog]

歐洲最美皇后—奧地利的伊麗莎白 The most beautiful empress in Eroupe — Elisabeth of Austria 2018.02.16 https://www.instagram.com/p/BfbKd08jwF1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9zxckfatswrz

[madamelareinette]

My dear Maman!

I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart for your feast; I pray daily to the good God to preserve You a long time for our happiness. Promising You to do all my best to please You, dear maman, I beg You to always love

Your grateful daughter Elise

— Letter from Duchess Elisabeth in Bavaria, later empress of Austria, to Duchess Ludovika in Bavaria, 25 August 1847

Letter in the original French:

Ma chère Maman!

Je te félicite de tout mon cœur pour ta fête; je prie journellement le bon Dieu de Te conserver longtemps pour notre bonheur. Te promettant de faire mon possible pour Te contenter, chère maman, je Te prie d’aimer toujours

Ta reconnaissante fille Elise

[intriguingpeoplebyangelafloyd]

ELISABETH OF AUSTRIA

ELISABETH OF AUSTRIA “Sissi”

Empress who was murdered        

1837-1898

            Empress of Austria was born into the royal Bavarian house of Wittelsbach. She married Emperor Franz Joseph I when she was 16. At the end of her life, her relationship with her husband was one of friendship rather than romantic. She had never been comfortable in courtly life and was known for her charity work.  

            Her only son and heir Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria, aged 30, committed suicide with his mistress Mary Vetsera in his hunting lodge at Mayerling in 1880. His death resulted in Elisabeth withdrawing from her courtly duties. During this time she lost her son, her father, her sister and her mother. She spent the rest of her life wearing black.

            In 1890, she had a palace named the ‘Achilleion’ at Corfu, Greek Islands which she would visit. Elisabeth was obsessed with maintaining her youth, her looks and beauty.

            On 10 September 1898, whilst travelling in Geneva, Switzerland, Elisabeth, aged 61, was stabbed to death by an Italian man, Luigi Lucheni, 25. She was travelling incognito with her lady-in-waiting, Countess Irma Sztaray. After lunch they left the hotel to the shore of Lake Geneva to catch the steamship to go to Montreux. They were walking when Luchini approached them and attempted to look underneath the empress’s shade umbrella. The ship rang its bell to let passengers know it was ready to depart. Luchini made a stumble movement, and stabbed Elisabeth with a sharp needle file. She collapsed and onlookers rushed over to help her, Elisabeth told them ‘it’s nothing’ as she was not aware that she had been stabbed. One man helped her back on her feet and the two women boarded the boat. Elisabeth lost consciousness and collapsed, there were no doctors on-board and only a nurse could be located. Three men laid her on a bench and cut her corset which relieved her somewhat, she was asked if she was in pain and she replied, ‘no’ and asked ‘what has happened?’ and lost consciousness once again. The men noticed a brain stain above her left breast (where she was stabbed), she was then taken to a nearby hotel and by the time she was placed onto the bed, she was already dead.

            Luchini had fled but was soon caught. He said he had wanted to kill the Duke of Orleans, but was unable to get access to him, he decided to kill Elisabeth instead. She was a random target, as he just wanted to kill somebody who was a sovereign and didn’t care which one it was. “It was not a woman I struck, but an Empress; it was a crown that I had in view.” He was declared as sane, and was imprisoned for life. In prison he attempted suicide with a sharp key from a tin of sardines in 1900, it failed. His second suicide attempt was more successful, 10-years later he hanged himself with his belt in 1910, after a guard destroyed his unfinished memoir which he had been writing.

#elisabethofaustria

[romanov-royalty]

Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna with her younger sister Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna. . . . . . . . .#romanov #romanovs #theromanovs #romanovfamily #romanovdynasty #romanova_team #imperialrussia #otmaa #otma #marianikolaevna #anastasianikolaevna #mariaromanov #anastasiaromanov #grandduchessmaria #grandduchessanastasia #royalwomen #elisabethofaustria #romyschneider #russia #beauty #princess #victorianera #edwardian https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbid_GYsWm2/?utm_medium=tumblr

[dandybrightpeople]

Curiosity: To Franz's letter about what Sisi would like for her birthday, she replied: "I would either like a mental hospital, a tiger or a medallion. You choose." Franz would choose a medallion, and Sisi commented his choice:"I really like the medallion,although I think you chose it because you didn't really think to what was truly better." #sisiofbavaria #sisiofaustria #elisabethofaustria #sisi #emperorfranzjoseph #DandyRoyalsClub https://www.instagram.com/p/CYjBoiesPjD/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lagiorgiet]

Hello everybody! I'm so happy to show you the Italian cover of my Sisi. ✨⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I always wanted to draw Elisabeth in her natural element, it was a dear task to me. I'll talk about the process over the coming days in my Stories. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ But above all...⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ «Sissi. Imperatrice, ribelle, donna», published by @diaboloedizioni, will be on preview and available for early purchase at the @trevisocomicbookfestival on the 28th and the 29th of September! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ The book will be in the bookstores all over Italy from the 8th of October. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ More info about book signings coming soon!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Can't wait to meet you all! Baci! ✨⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #Sisi #Elisabethofaustria #kaiserinsissi #kaiserinelisabeth #queen #kaiserin #erzsebethkyraline #sissi #habsburg #drawing #cover #comics #fumetto #bd #illustration #1800s #watercolor #aquarelle #dessin #alps #mountains #austria #Steinkis #giorgiamarras #history #historical #historicalcomics #sissiunefemmeaudeladucontedefees #tcbf19 #diaboloedizioni⁠⠀ (presso Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Mw50niFDU/?igshid=ihpcvf0gl2op

[villamedianablog]

En HETERONIMIA Curator: Fernando González de Canales #williamburroughs #elisabethofaustria #vanitas #hollywood #orientalisimo #orientalism #orientalistart #musicians #music #caryrosavarona #lahabana #cuba #josedelrio #josedelriophoto (en Madrid, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYnxD0ogvJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3jjadrwq94hx