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Philip, Duc d'Orléans, Brother of Louis XIV

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Philip, Duc d'Orléans, Brother of Louis XIV 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 shows a man in fancy armor riding a horse. Above him floats a cherub holding a shield with three fleur-de-lis symbols. The horse has a detailed saddle and stands on a landscape filled with tiny scenes of people and buildings. The tiny scenes on the horse’s blanket look like battle or hunting scenes, packed into the space. The whole image feels dramatic, with bold lines and shadows. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.