Friedrich der Grosse stiftet den Fürstenbund by Meno Haas

Friedrich der Grosse stiftet den Fürstenbund 1793

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print, engraving

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photo of handprinted image

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toned paper

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photo restoration

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print

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old engraving style

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unrealistic statue

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old-timey

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19th century

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golden font

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engraving

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historical font

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"Friedrich der Grosse stiftet den Fürstenbund" (Frederick the Great Establishes the League of Princes), a 1793 engraving by Meno Haas, depicts the Prussian King Frederick II, or Frederick the Great, in a dramatic moment of leadership. The print is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst and showcases Frederick II as a figure of power and influence. The composition focuses on Frederick II, adorned with a laurel wreath, as he establishes the League of Princes, a significant political alliance. The print's detailed rendering and dramatic portrayal underscore the importance of this historical event, solidifying Frederick II's legacy as a skillful statesman.

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