Hans Joachim von Zieten slapend aan de tafel van Frederik de Grote by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Hans Joachim von Zieten slapend aan de tafel van Frederik de Grote 1800

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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photo restoration

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pencil sketch

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personal sketchbook

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old-timey

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19th century

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pencil work

"Hans Joachim von Zieten slapend aan de tafel van Frederik de Grote" is an 1800 engraving by the German artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki. The piece depicts a scene of Frederick the Great (King of Prussia) seated at a table with other men, while one of them, General Hans Joachim von Zieten, is sleeping at the table. The engraving showcases Chodowiecki's skill in capturing the details of the scene, including the elegant interior and the figures' clothing. This artwork is a great example of Rococo-style printmaking, and is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum. It is an intriguing glimpse into the life and times of Frederick the Great and his close confidants.

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