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Frederick the Great, King of Prussia

Henri Marais after Anton Graff

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man from the chest up, facing forward with a slight right angle. His expression is neutral, with prominent eyes, a long nose, and a strong jawline. The man has wavy, light-colored hair pulled back. He is wearing a dark coat with a double row of buttons and a decorative insignia on his left chest. The background features an oval frame within a textured stone wall. The name "FRÉDÉRIC LE GRAND" is inscribed below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1788
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3484 × 4336 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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