Portret van Friedrich August von Harrach-Rohrau 1750

This engraving by Leopold Schmittner from 1750 portrays Friedrich August von Harrach-Rohrau. The artwork is a portrait, a common genre in the 18th century, and depicts the subject in a formal pose, standing with his hand on a book. The portrait's detail of the sitter's elegant clothing, the ornate furniture, and the inscription at the bottom with his birth and death dates, points to the subject's high social status. This piece reflects the artistic style of the Rococo period, with its emphasis on elegance and grace, and offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure from that era.