King Ludwig I of Bavaria

drawing, paper

portrait

drawing

comic strip sketch

light pencil work

16_19th-century

pencil sketch

paper

personal sketchbook

german

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

This pencil sketch, "King Ludwig I of Bavaria," was created by the German artist Eugen Eduard Schäffer (1802-1871). The sketch depicts the king in a simple, yet expressive manner, capturing the essence of his features. The work is housed in the Städel Museum, a prominent repository for German art, and offers a glimpse into the artistic practices of the period. The sketch showcases Schäffer's talent for capturing likenesses with sensitivity, offering an insightful portrait of King Ludwig I.