Blue Eyes Before the Storm

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, captured in a rare color photograph, stands as a figure of historical significance, his piercing blue eyes and notable mustache marking a distinguished presence. This image, taken before the fateful day of his assassination in Sarajevo in 1914, holds more than just the portrait of a man; it foreshadows a pivotal moment in history.

His assassination would soon ignite the flames of the First World War, a conflict that reshaped the world. In this still frame, the archduke’s gaze seems almost aware of the monumental events about to unfold, a moment frozen before the world changed forever.