From lunarmaiden10's albums on Webshots.
Josephine brought the Renaissance ruff back into style and this portrait shows Elizabeth Alexeievna picked up on the style with this ruff that circles completely around her open neckline. Her dress also has a bodice showing Napoléonic influence.
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