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Count Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst of Schaumburg-Lippe (1724-1777) is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

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Count Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst of Schaumburg-Lippe (1724-1777) is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Count Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst of Schaumburg-Lippe (1724-1777)

Count Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst of Schaumburg-Lippe (1724-1777) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Georg Ziesenis. It dates from 1765 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Johann Georg Ziesenis painted a portrait of Count Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst of Schaumburg‑Lippe in 1765. Executed in oil on canvas, the work is part of the collection of the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin. The portrait presents the count in full military dress, set against a gently rolling landscape under a clear sky.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, Count Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst (1724‑1777), is depicted in a red uniform trimmed with gold, signifying his rank and status. A prominent silver breast badge and a sword at his side underscore his military role, while the cane he holds suggests aristocratic authority.

Technique & Style

Ziesenis employed a refined oil technique, rendering the textures of the uniform’s fabric and metal ornaments with careful brushwork. The contrast between the vivid red of the coat and the muted greens of the background creates a balanced composition, while the soft modeling of the figure’s face reflects the portrait conventions of mid‑18th‑century German court painting.

History & Provenance

Created in 1765, the portrait entered the holdings of Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie, where it remains on display. Its provenance traces back to the count’s family collection before being acquired by the museum, though specific acquisition details are not recorded in the available sources.