Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria (1821–1912)

Art Historical Context

**Prince Regent Luitpold Bavaria (1821–1912)** by Franz von Lenbach1902) is a compelling oil-on-board portrait capturing the dignified likeness of one of Bavaria's most influential leaders. Measuring 30 x 24¼ inches, this intimate-scale work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Paintings department, showcases Lenbach's mastery as a leading portraitist of Germany's Munich School. Known for his style, Lenbach painted numerous luminaries, blending meticulous detail with psychological depth to reveal his subjects' character. Painted just a decade before Luitpold's death, the p...