Artwork

Principe Massimiliano Massimi

Principe Massimiliano Massimi, by Josef von Führich, graphite, 1828
Principe Massimiliano Massimi, by Josef von Führich, graphite, 1828

Principe Massimiliano Massimi is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Josef von Führich. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Principe Massimiliano Massimi is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Josef von Führich in 1828.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a man, likely Principe Massimiliano Massimi, in a formal attire with a serious expression, gazing directly at the viewer. His short, neatly combed hair and high-collared dark jacket convey a sense of dignity.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the drawing showcases Führich's attention to detail and texture, capturing the subtleties of the subject's facial features and clothing.

Context

This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, a cultural and artistic trend that emphasized emotion, individualism, and detailed representation.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.