Portret van Aleksandr Iwanowitsch, graaf Ostermann-Tolstoj 1775 - 1840

This engraving, created between 1775 and 1840 by German artist Ernst Ludwig Riepenhausen, depicts a bust portrait of Aleksandr Iwanowitsch, Graf Ostermann-Tolstoj. The detailed etching, showcasing a high degree of realism, portrays the subject in a military uniform adorned with intricate embroidery and medals, highlighting his rank and status. This piece is an example of portraiture as a historical art form, offering a glimpse into the lives of prominent figures in European society during the 18th and 19th centuries.