Elector Friedrich August II of Saxony, as King Augustus III of Poland (1696-1763)
1755
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1755
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
This painting depicts a man in a blue and gold embroidered coat, holding a cane in his right hand. He wears a white wig and a red sash across his chest. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is a formal portrait from the 18th century. The use of oil paint and the level of detail in the subject's clothing and accessories indicate a high level of skill and craftsmanship.
