Portret van Karl Ludwig Willdenow by J.S.L. Halle

Portret van Karl Ludwig Willdenow 1775 - 1812

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photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

photo restoration

light coloured

old engraving style

retro 'vintage design

archive photography

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ink colored

This engraving, "Portret van Karl Ludwig Willdenow," by J.S.L. Halle, depicts the German botanist Karl Ludwig Willdenow, known for his work on plant taxonomy. Created between 1775 and 1812, the portrait showcases Willdenow in profile, framed within an oval, with the name "WILLDENOW" written prominently below. The overall style reflects the Neoclassical aesthetic prevalent during this period.