Grand Duchess Olga Romanov Queen Württemberg Imperial Russian Antique Engraving

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Grand Duchess Olga Romanov Queen Württemberg Imperial Russian Antique Engraving:
$683.84

Fine large antique Russian engraving of Grand Duchess Olga Nicolaevna of Russia (1822 – 1892), later Queen Olga of Württemberg circa 1840. Mounted in a modern wooden frameShe was a member of the Russian imperial family who became Queen consort of Württemberg. She was the second daughter of Nicholas I of Russia and Charlotte of Prussia and thus a sister of Alexander II of Russia. She married Charles I of Württemberg, with whom she had no children, probably because of Charles’ homosexuality. Olga’s husband became the object of scandal several times for his closeness with various men. The most notorious of these was the American Charles Woodcock, a former chamberlain whom Charles elevated to Baron Savage in 1888. The resulting outcry forced Charles to renounce his favourite. In 1863, Olga and Charles adopted Olga\'s niece, Grand Duchess Vera of Russia, the daughter of Olga’s brother Grand Duke Constantine.On 25 June 1864, after the death of his father, Charles acceded the throne and became the third king of Württemberg, making Olga the fourth queen of Württemberg. The new king was enthroned on 12 July 1864.With no children of her own, Olga dedicated her life to social causes. She was especially interested in the education of girls, and also supported wounded veterans and the handicapped. Size: 65 x 45 cm approx
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