Entwurf zum Gemälde "Kaiser Franz I. von Österreich (1768–1835) in preußischer Generalsuniform"
Medium
Öl auf Papier, kaschiert auf Leinwand
Dimensions
37 x 25 cm
Classification
Gemälde
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
1188
About this artwork
Probszt 1927: Gemalt in Wien
Art Historical Context
This preparatory oil sketch, titled *Entwurf zum Gemlde "Kaiser Franz. von Österreich (8–1835) in preußischer Generals"*, was created by Friedrich von Amerling in Vienna in 1834. Amerling, a leading Austrian portraitist of the Biedermeier, was renowned for his precise, elegant depictions of the Habsburg elite, blending realism with subtle psychological insight. Rendered in oil on paper and mounted on canvas, this compact 37 x 25 cm study served as a design for a larger painting, showcasing the technique's intimacy and directness—ideal for capturing fine details like fabric textures and facial ...