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.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Melts Hearts in Rare Video, Leaving Fans in Tears
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are known for keeping their family life private, especially when it comes to their daughter, Daisy Dove. However, the proud parents occasionally share glimpses into their little girl’s world, much to the delight of fans.

Katy Perry, 39, shared a TikTok video, featuring her 3½-year-old daughter Daisy Dove, whom she shares with fiancé Orlando Bloom. In the clip, Daisy helps her mom sign autographs.
“The smallest member of team KP insisted on lending a hand (and a sharpie) 🌼✍🏼 maybe you’ll get a DD 143 exclusive, lucky you,” Perry captioned the video, referencing her upcoming seventh studio album, 143.
In the video, only their arms are visible as they sign promo photos for Perry’s 143 era, keeping their faces off-camera.

Fans were thrilled to see Daisy helping out her mom, and the comments section quickly filled with admiration. “THIS IS SOOOO CUTEEE,” one fan exclaimed, while another shared they were “in tears” over Katy’s heartwarming mention of her daughter.
The idea of getting an autograph from Daisy had fans excited as well. “OMG, I need a Daisy signed one,” wrote one fan. Another added, “Adorable, and she does the job very well,” while someone else noted, “What a lovely moment captured!”

Perry and Bloom, 47, choose not to share Daisy’s face on social media, but in a recent interview, Perry gave a glimpse into her daughter’s current interests. “Daisy’s really into Hello Kitty right now,” Perry shared as she pulled out a watch featuring the character.
Daisy turned 4 on August 26.
Katy Perry once again sparked speculation as she made an appearance at the Billboard Women in Music event. Dressed in a striking red outfit, Perry captured the attention of fans and media, fueling excitement and curiosity about her bold fashion choice.
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