Princess Cecile Of Greece
A hand-painted replica of Philip Alexius de László’s masterpiece Princess Cecile Of Greece, meticulously crafted by professional artists to capture the true essence of the original. Each piece is created with museum-quality canvas and rare mineral pigments, carefully painted by experienced artists with delicate brushstrokes and rich, layered colors to perfectly recreate the texture of the original artwork. Unlike machine-printed reproductions, this hand-painted version brings the painting to life, infused with the artist’s emotions and skill in every stroke. Whether for personal collection or home decoration, it instantly elevates the artistic atmosphere of any space.
Philip Alexius de László, a prominent Anglo-Hungarian portrait artist, painted "Princess Cecile of Greece" in the early 20th century. De László was renowned for his ability to capture the likeness and personality of his sitters, particularly members of European royalty and aristocracy. This painting depicts Princess Cecilie of Greece and Denmark, a member of the Greek royal family and a granddaughter of King George I of Greece.
Princess Cecilie was born on June 22, 1911, as the third daughter of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg. She was part of a family deeply connected to European royalty, as her siblings included Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who later married Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Cecilie married Georg Donatus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Hesse, in 1931, and the couple had three children.
The portrait by de László is celebrated for its elegance and technical mastery, reflecting the artist's skill in portraying the grace and poise of his royal subjects. De László's use of light and color in this work highlights Princess Cecilie’s refined features and regal demeanor, characteristic of his style. The painting is an example of de László's ability to combine realism with a sense of grandeur, making it a significant piece in the context of early 20th-century portraiture.
The exact date of the painting's creation is not widely documented, but it is believed to have been completed during the 1920s or early 1930s, a period when de László was at the height of his career. The portrait is thought to have been commissioned by the Greek royal family or another associated patron, as de László frequently worked on commissions for European nobility.
Tragically, Princess Cecilie’s life was cut short in 1937 when she, along with her husband, children, and mother-in-law, died in a plane crash near Ostend, Belgium. The accident occurred as the family was traveling to London for the wedding of Cecilie’s brother-in-law, Prince Louis of Hesse. This event marked a sorrowful chapter in the history of European royalty.
The current location of the painting "Princess Cecile of Greece" is not widely documented, and it is unclear whether it remains in a private collection or is displayed in a public institution. However, it continues to be recognized as an example of Philip de László’s exceptional contribution to portrait art and his role in documenting the figures of European aristocracy during his time.
