Photo editing programs have long been a part of our lives, so you can rarely see a photo that hasn’t been retouched. However, it’s wrong to think that Photoshop belongs only to the modern world. People have been improving the looks of their portraits for centuries. That means there were specialists in photo retouching that date all the way back to the nineteenth century. Even painters have worked hard to make models look more beautiful than they really were.
At Bright Side, we searched the archives and found photos of royalty from the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, and we compared them to their portrait paintings. At the end of the article, we’ll show you what Vincent van Gogh really looked like.
Isabella II of Spain (1830 — 1904)
Mary of Teck, the spouse of George V (1867 — 1953)
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the mother of Queen Elizabeth II (1900 — 2002)
Princess Helena of the United Kingdom (1846 — 1923)
Victoria, Princess Royal, German Empress (1840 — 1901)
Charlotte of Belgium (1840 — 1927)
Sophie of Württemberg, Queen of the Netherlands (1818 — 1877)
Queen Victoria (1819 — 1901)
Maria Christina of Austria, Queen-consort of Spain (1858 — 1929)
Maria Luisa of Bourbon-Parma, Princess-consort of Bulgaria (1870 — 1899)
Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia (1882 — 1957)
Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, Queen Victoria’s fifth daughter (1857 — 1944)
Alexandra Feodorovna, the spouse of Nicholas II of Russia (1872 — 1918)
Princess Alice of Battenberg, the mother-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II (1885 — 1969)
Alexandra of Denmark, the spouse of Edward VII (1844 — 1925)
onus: Vincent van Gogh (1853 — 1890)
What do you think about Photoshop? Do you use it often? Tell us in the comments below.
Baby with White Hair Overcomes Challenges and Shines with Happiness
Any parent would be happy to have a newborn, and Patricia Williams was no different. She thought her baby Redd was perfect when he was brought into the world. She had no idea that his unusual features would present obstacles as well as opportunities for success in the years to come.
Patricia and her husband Dale became aware of their son’s lateral eye movements when he was only two months old. Fearing for their lives, they searched Google and discovered something unexpected: it might be an indication of albinism. One in 17,000 individuals worldwide suffer with albinism, an uncommon disorder marked by pale complexion, white hair, and tracking eyes.
Patricia and Dale sought a formal diagnosis, and after consulting with experts, it was determined that Redd had Oculocutaneous Albinism Type I (OCA1). The pair was surprised since they were unaware of this illness. However, this realization was only the start of their adventure.
Redd’s unusual features presented difficulties as he grew older. He was the victim of bullying at school, but fortunately, his elder brother Gage stood up for him. When Patricia’s second son, Rockwell, was born with the same issue, her early hopes that Redd would outgrow his unique qualities were dashed.
The difficulties persisted after that. Rockwell’s photos were twisted into cruel memes on social media, adding insult to injury for the family. However, Patricia and Dale took a bold choice rather than focusing on the negative. They made the decision to become activists for albinism, spreading knowledge to stop bullying of other kids who have the illness.
Patricia became determined to spread awareness about albinism after realizing that most people had limited understanding of the condition and that uncommon films and scant representation had largely shaped people’s opinions. She recognized that she had a rare chance to dispel myths and raise awareness of this illness.
Redd’s strabismus was treated with eye surgery in order to improve his condition. The procedure worked, and Redd did well when he went from attending a school for the blind to a public one. He accepted himself and his special qualities with the help of his devoted family and friends.
Redd and Rockwell are still happy now and continue to shatter stereotypes. Apart from needing a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen when playing outside, they are just like any other kids in the world. Love and adoration for Patricia’s latest video of Rockwell during his school’s “Western Day” went viral on social media. His charming beauty and the characteristic light blue eyes of an albino person grabbed the attention of many.
Patricia’s message of love, acceptance, and understanding is evident despite the difficulties of the voyage. The tale of this family inspires us all and serves as a reminder that individuality should be valued rather than disparaged.
The next time you come across someone special, stop to hear their tale and show them some love. We can make the world more compassionate and inclusive if we work together.
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