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Michael Victor von Wusterow (?)

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Michael Victor von Wusterow (?) 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 engraving features a man in armor, surrounded by a circular border with text. The man has a mustache and is wearing a cloak over his armor. He is looking to the left, and his right arm is bent at the elbow. The circular border contains text in Latin, which wraps around the top and bottom of the circle. In the foreground, there is a small oval-shaped image of a battle scene, with soldiers on horseback and buildings in the background. The overall style of the engraving is detailed and intricate, with fine lines and textures. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the movement of Romanticism.