Herzog Karl Alexander von Lothringen (1712-1780), Brustbild

The portrait was painted by Martin van Meytens in 1743, as indicated by the artist’s dated execution of the work. The painting entered the holdings of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, where it remains located. The portrait depicts Karl Alexander von Lothringen and belongs to the genre of portraiture, executed in oil on canvas with dimensions of 93 cm in height and 75 cm in width.

The portrait is held by the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, where it is recorded with an accession number associated with the museum’s holdings of works by Martin van Meytens. The painting entered the museum’s collection as part of its historical holdings of European portraiture from the eighteenth century.

It has not been listed among recent special exhibitions in the museum’s published records, indicating it remains in the permanent collection rather than circulating in major loan exhibitions.

Created in 1743, this oil portrait presents Charles Alexander, Duke of Lorraine, rendered in a half‑length format. The sitter is shown in a vivid red coat edged with fur and gold stitching, complemented by a dark jacket and white cravat. A plain, dark backdrop isolates the figure, allowing the viewer’s attention to remain on his dignified pose and the subtle modeling of his face.