Maximilian II

josefkriehuber

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

portrait reference

acrylic on canvas

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

This lithograph by Josef Kriehuber depicts Maximilian II, King of Hungary. The artwork portrays the monarch in full regalia, including armor, a richly embroidered cloak, and a crown. Kriehuber was a prominent Austrian lithographer, and his depiction of Maximilian II captures the grandeur of the monarch's position. The artwork is a fine example of lithographic portraiture, a popular art form in the 19th century.