Portrait of Archduke Carl Ludwig 1872

"Portrait of Archduke Carl Ludwig" is a portrait of the Archduke, painted in 1872 by Austrian artist Josef Kriehuber. The work is presented in an oval format, with the Archduke looking out at the viewer in a formal pose, dressed in a military uniform. Kriehuber was well known for his portrait work, especially of Austrian aristocracy, and this work is a fine example of his realistic, detailed style. This painting exemplifies the 19th-century trend of portraiture as a way to present the sitter in a specific social role.