Portret van Nicolaas I Pavlovitsj, tsaar van Rusland 1843

Benoit Taurel’s 1843 lithograph, “Portret van Nicolaas I Pavlovitsj, tsaar van Rusland”, depicts the Tsar in a military uniform, standing on a path against a cloudy backdrop. The detailed portrayal of Tsar Nicholas I’s regalia and the solemn expression on his face convey his authoritative presence and powerful stature. The lithograph's realistic style and attention to detail demonstrate Taurel's skill in capturing the likeness of a significant figure, making it a valuable historical and artistic artifact.