10+ Famous People Whose Portraits Don’t Convey the Whole Reality

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3 months ago

Photo editing programs have become an integral part of our lives, making it rare to come across an untouched photo. However, it’s essential to recognize that Photoshop isn’t exclusive to the modern era. For centuries, people have strived to enhance the appearance of their portraits, employing skilled specialists in photo retouching. This practice dates back to the nineteenth century when even painters dedicated themselves to portraying models as more beautiful than their actual selves.

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the mother of Queen Elizabeth II (1900 — 2002)

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Queen Victoria (1819 — 1901)

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Sophie of Württemberg, Queen of the Netherlands (1818 — 1877)

Charlotte of Belgium (1840 — 1927)

Maria Christina of Austria, Queen-consort of Spain (1858 — 1929)

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Mary of Teck, the spouse of George V (1867 — 1953)

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Isabella II of Spain (1830 — 1904)

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Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, Queen Victoria’s fifth daughter (1857 — 1944)

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Maria Luisa of Bourbon-Parma, Princess-consort of Bulgaria (1870 — 1899)

Princess Helena of the United Kingdom (1846 — 1923)

Victoria, Princess Royal, German Empress (1840 — 1901)

Alexandra of Denmark, the spouse of Edward VII (1844 — 1925)

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Princess Alice of Battenberg, the mother-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II (1885 — 1969)

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Bonus: Vincent van Gogh (1853 — 1890)

Having portraits and photographs of historical figures holds immense value. In movies and TV shows, directors often cast actors who really look like the people they’re playing. Having these visual references helps make the stories more authentic.

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I cannot tell which are the photoshopped ones and which are the 'real' ones! Are the black and white photos the 'real' ones? I wanted to comment that they looked more real anyway. I guess the colorizing and giving them different expressions is an unfortunate trend that tells reality should be ignored. Makes me unhappy.

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