Portret van Karl von Eckartshausen by Johann Michael Mettenleiter

Portret van Karl von Eckartshausen 1775 - 1853

johannmichaelmettenleiter

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

ink paper printed

pencil sketch

light coloured

old engraving style

white palette

"Portret van Karl von Eckartshausen" is an engraving created by Johann Michael Mettenleiter, depicting the subject in profile view within an oval frame. The engraving captures the subject's likeness in detail, and the artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the subtle textures and shading of the engraving. Created between 1775-1853, this artwork demonstrates the skilled use of engraving, a popular medium of portraiture during the 18th and 19th centuries.