Portret van Auguste von Liegnitz 1810 - 1844

Friedrich Wilhelm Linger created this print of Auguste von Liegnitz sometime in the early 19th century. The portrait, rendered in delicate lines and subtle gradations of tone, captures the sitter within an octagonal frame. Linger's technical skill in engraving is apparent in the fine details of Auguste's hair and dress. Her coiffure, composed of tight curls, contrasts with the straight lines of her garment. The artist's use of chiaroscuro gives the piece depth. The octagonal frame further complicates the space. The formal geometric shape encasing Auguste subtly challenges traditional notions of portraiture by disrupting the conventional depiction of nobility with an almost abstract setting. This approach suggests a shift from merely representing outward appearances to exploring the structural elements that define our perceptions of identity and representation.