Portret van Jean Denis Ancion 1823

"Portret van Jean Denis Ancion" is a lithograph by German artist Christian Heinrich Gottlieb Steuerwald created in 1823. The artwork depicts a bust-length portrait of Jean Denis Ancion in a military uniform, the detail of which is evident even in the small size of the print (233mm x 205mm). The use of lithographic technique produces a refined, slightly gray tone that accentuates the subject’s stern gaze and serious expression. This portrait is a valuable example of Steuerwald’s skill as a portraitist and his mastery of the lithographic process.