Portret van Anna van Oostenrijk by Joseph Anton Zimmermann

Portret van Anna van Oostenrijk 1773

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aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

ink paper printed

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

This 1773 engraving by Joseph Anton Zimmermann depicts Anna of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. The engraving, measuring 268 mm high and 183 mm wide, portrays Anna in a formal pose, dressed in a dark gown with a high collar and a decorative necklace. The image is framed by a border with an inscription at the bottom detailing Anna's lineage and death date. Zimmermann’s detailed engraving showcases the precise style of portraiture common in the 18th century, capturing the likeness of Anna in a refined and elegant manner.