Portret van Karel Albert, koning van Sardinië by C. Rancini

Portret van Karel Albert, koning van Sardinië c. 1849

crancini

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

ink paper printed

pencil sketch

light coloured

old engraving style

ink colored

pencil work

This portrait of King Charles Albert of Sardinia, created around 1849 by C. Rancini, depicts the king in a military uniform with a sash. The engraving presents a realistic and detailed representation of Charles Albert, capturing his dignified presence and military bearing. The work is a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the reign of a pivotal figure in the history of the Kingdom of Sardinia, known for its role in the unification of Italy.