Portret van Alexander II van Rusland, als troonopvolger 1818 - 1868

This is a portrait of Alexander II of Russia, as crown prince, created by Carl Mayer in 1818-1868. The print shows Alexander II in a formal military uniform, a common depiction for royal figures at the time. The portrait is likely a depiction of the young Alexander as he would have appeared in the mid-19th century, before he ascended to the throne in 1855. This portrait is a valuable glimpse into the life of a future emperor, highlighting the importance of lineage and succession in historical portraiture.