Portret van prins Frans Ferdinand van Orléans by Marie-Alexandre Alophe

Portret van prins Frans Ferdinand van Orléans 1848

pencil drawn

light pencil work

wedding photograph

photo restoration

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

This lithograph by Marie-Alexandre Alophe, titled "Portret van prins Frans Ferdinand van Orléans," depicts Prince Ferdinand of Orleans, a member of the French Royal family. The prince is rendered in detail, wearing his military uniform and standing beside a ship's mast, suggesting his military career. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Alophe's artistic skill in portraiture and captures the prince's noble presence. The work dates back to 1848, offering a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure during the French Revolution.