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Portrait of Frederick the Great
Daniel Chodowiecki1758
Kupferstichkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Frederick draws his sword as he bursts ahead of his retinue, his horse rearing mid-gallop. The king wears the uniform of a general, decked with a ribbon, and sports a braided tricorn hat. He turns as though attempting to inspire greater daring and enthusiasm amongst his hesitant, perhaps even fearful-looking, followers and cuirassier guard.
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Details
- Title: Portrait of Frederick the Great
- Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
- Date: 1758
- Physical Dimensions: w21.9 x h31.5 cm
- Type: Print
- Medium: Etching
- Inv.-No.: 393-1907
- ISIL no.: DE-MUS-018511
- External Link: Kupferstichkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
- Copyright: Photo © bpk - Photo Agency / Kupferstichkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz / Jörg P. Anders │ Text © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz
- Collection: Kupferstichkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz
- Artist Gender: Male
- Artist Dates: 1726 - 1801
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