Wilhelm Kronprinz von Würtemberg 1816

This 1816 print by Christian Schule, who died the same year, is a portrait of Wilhelm, Crown Prince of Württemberg. The portrait is an engraved image within an oval frame, which was a common format for portraits, especially of royalty. It depicts the prince in military dress and a serious, almost stoic expression, typical of portraiture during this era. This work is a prime example of a print that would be considered a historical document as well as a work of art.