Ludwig in actuality was not obese as a grown man, rather this girth was in total proportion to his height. He was about 6 feet 7 inches, very tall. Further, it is the opinion of many that his appearance was greatly enhanced in his middle age when he added a few pounds to his younger, skinny, tall frame. There are many pics of him dressed in gentleman's clothing of the day walking the streets of Munich and he is most striking, even by today's standards.