Hans Joachim von Zieten slapend aan de tafel van Frederik de Grote 1800
danielnikolauschodowiecki
pencil drawn
aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
photo restoration
pencil sketch
personal sketchbook
old-timey
19th century
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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