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Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress

Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress, by Jacob Adam, ink, 1792
Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress, by Jacob Adam, ink, 1792

Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jacob Adam. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription
Inscribed:lower left in plate: Ioseph Kreutzinger ad Vivum pinx. Vienna 1792.; lower right in plate: Iacob. Adam Sculp. Viennae. 1792.; across bottom in plate: MARIA THERESIA ROM. IMP. / HUNGARIAE ET BOHEMIAE REGINA ...

About this work

Overview

This engraving on laid paper, created in 1792 by Jacob Adam, is a portrait of Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman in an oval frame surrounded by a floral wreath and ribbons, with a banner bearing Latin text below. The image is rendered in black and white, conveying a sense of dignity and formality.

Technique & Style

The engraving features fine lines that create shading and detail, giving the portrait a three-dimensional appearance. The use of lines to build up shadows and texture is characteristic of the engraving technique, which allows for intricate and delicate work.

Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress
Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress, Jacob Adam

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacob Adam

Artist

Jacob Adam

Jacob Adam (1792–1792) was an artist.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress?

Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress was painted by Jacob Adam in 1792.

Where can I see Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress?

Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress?

Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress?

Museum-quality prints of Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.