This is a copy of Winterhalter's portrait of Queen Victoria (RCIN 405131) painted in 1859.

After the portrait was completed, along with a companion painting of Prince Albert (RCIN 405130), the Queen described them as 'truly magnificent'. She is wearing the Robes of State, the circlet, and the earrings and necklace made by Garrard's, the jewellers, in 1858, the year before this was painted. Her left hand rests on some papers, next to the Imperial State Crown, and in the distance we can see a view of Westminster. The two portraits were regarded as the new official likenesses of the Queen and Prince Albert and many copies were made.