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William Count la Marck, Duke of Julich and Cleves

Unknown 19th Century

1850

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

William Count la Marck, Duke of Julich and Cleves 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's head and shoulders, wearing a hat and a dark jacket with horizontal stripes. He has a serious expression and is looking to the left. The background is dark, and the man's face and clothing are detailed with cross-hatching. The man's clothing and the style of the engraving suggest that this is a portrait from the Romantic period. The level of detail in the engraving is high, with intricate lines and shading that give the image depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.