Portrait of Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland by Jean-Étienne Liotard

Portrait of Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland 1753 - 1757

pencil drawn

wedding photograph

photo restoration

pencil sketch

historical photography

portrait reference

old-timey

framed image

19th century

portrait drawing

This portrait of Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland, was created by Swiss artist Jean-Étienne Liotard between 1753 and 1757. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Liotard’s mastery of portraiture, highlighting the Duke's youthful features with meticulous detail. The Duke's elegant attire, including a lace-trimmed cravat and a richly embroidered coat, reflects his high social standing. Liotard's use of subtle shading and a muted palette adds to the overall sense of realism in the portrait. This artwork provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure during the 18th century and showcases the artistic talents of Jean-Étienne Liotard.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Jean-Etienne Liotard is famous for his pastel portraits, but he also made prints in which he often opted for an unusual technique. Here he worked in a highly systematic manner. He almost exclusively used horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines, which he applied with the aid of a ruler. It is a proof on which Liotard indicated with coloured chalk where he wanted to adapt the print.