Maria Theresia (1816-1867), daughter of Karl of Nassau-Weilburg

Lawrence employs the refined brushwork characteristic of British Romantic portraiture, using soft modeling to render the fabric’s folds and the delicate sheen of the girl's shoes tied with red ribbons. The muted palette and subtle chiaroscuro create depth, while the draped curtain contributes a sense of spatial enclosure.

Created shortly after the subject’s birth, the painting reflects Lawrence’s continued patronage by European aristocracy. Over the 19th century it entered the Austrian imperial collection, eventually becoming part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s permanent display, where it remains accessible to the public.