Boyhood Portrait / W. A. Mozart in formal attire
1763
A young boy stands before a keyboard, dressed in a luxurious lilac court costume.
Despite his youth, he exudes a somewhat mature and solemn aura. The attire he wears was a hand-me-down from a real archduke, gifted by Empress Maria Theresa, who was astonished by his talent.
However, the creation process of this portrait was a little unusual.
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