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Wilhelm I, King of Prussia

Unknown

1874

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Wilhelm I, King of Prussia is a 1874 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a man sitting in a chair. He is wearing a dark suit jacket, a white shirt, and a bow tie. His right hand is resting on his lap, while his left hand is holding the armrest of the chair. The man has a long white beard and is looking directly at the camera. The background of the photograph is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The overall atmosphere of the image is formal and serious. The style of this photograph is reminiscent of the work of artists associated with the Realism movement.