Our popular image of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) paints her as a monarch, a mother, a wife, and a widow. But today we are looking at a portrait of Victoria that shows us the woman, not her roles. Join me for a bit of historically sanctioned snooping into the hidden side of Victoria, her relationship with her hubby, and their love language of choice.&nbsp;</p><p>Today's image: Franz Xaver Winterhalter, <em>Queen Victoria</em> (1843). Oil on canvas. Royal Collection Trust, United Kingdom.</p><p><br></p><p>New episodes every other Friday. Let's keep in touch!&nbsp;</p><p>Email: artofhistorypod@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @artofhistorypodcast</p><p>Twitter: @ArtHistoricPod</p><p>TikTok: @matta_of_fact</p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/amanda-matta/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/amanda-matta/support</a>