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George William, Marqui of Brandenburg

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

George William, Marqui of Brandenburg is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a serious-looking man in fancy clothes. He’s holding a small object in his right hand, maybe a key or a ring, and his left hand rests on his chest. The background is plain, but the edges of the image are packed with swirling text and tiny decorative details—like crowns, grapes, and cherubs holding scrolls. The text around him lists titles like "Duke of Prussia" and "Elector of Brandenburg," which sounds like big royal jobs. The whole thing looks like it was made to impress, with lots of extra flourish. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists used lines to create depth.