Artwork

Peter Ernst, Furst von Mansfeld

Peter Ernst, Furst von Mansfeld, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850
Peter Ernst, Furst von Mansfeld, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850

Peter Ernst, Furst von Mansfeld is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This engraving is a portrait of Peter Ernst, Furst von Mansfeld, created using the engraving technique. It is a formal representation of the nobleman.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Peter Ernst in formal attire typical of nobility at the time, offering insight into the dress and status of the aristocracy.

Technique & Style

The engraving features fine lines that create texture and depth, a characteristic of the engraving technique used to achieve detailed representations.

Context

As a formal portrait of a noble, the work reflects the conventions of representing high-ranking individuals during its time.

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.