Portret van een officier 1834

"Portret van een officier" is a 1834 portrait drawing by Christian Heinrich Gottlieb Steuerwald, a German artist who lived from 1802-1874. The drawing, measuring 261 mm x 189 mm, depicts an officer in a formal pose, his uniform detailed with a medal and epaulettes. Steuerwald's skill in capturing likeness and detail is evident in this work, showcasing the realism popular in 19th-century portraiture. This portrait is an example of Steuerwald's ability to render a sense of dignity and authority in his subjects.