Description
Franz Joseph I-Eduard Kaiser-1850s Lithograph
An 1857 lithographic portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph Iof Austria by Austrian painter and lithographer Eduard Kaiser. The youngemperor is shown full-length in military uniform with decorations, holding aplumed helmet. The portrait is inscribed “Eduard Kaiser nach der Natur gez.” atlower left, indicating that Kaiser drew the portrait from life, and “GEDR. B.J. RAUH.” at lower right. The sheet was published in Vienna by A. Paterno’sWidow & Son.
Eduard Kaiser was an Austrian painter and lithographerknown particularly for his portraits of prominent political, cultural, andimperial figures of the 19th century, including Emperor Franz Joseph I andEmpress Elisabeth of Austria.
Poor condition. The sheet has minor discoloration,scattered foxing, stains, creases, and handling marks. There are remnants anddamage from previous mounting materials on the verso, particularly along theedges and corners, with associated creasing and surface distortion. Theprincipal portrait image remains intact. Please refer to the pictures forcondition.
Details: • Artist: Eduard Kaiser • Sitter: Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria • Title: Franz Joseph I • Date: 1857 • Medium: Lithograph on Paper • Printer: J. Rauh, Vienna • Publisher: A. Paterno’s Widow & Son, Vienna • Inscriptions: – Lower left: “Eduard Kaiser nach derNatur gez.” – Lower right: “GEDR. B. J. RAUH.” – Below image: “FRANZ JOSEPH I. Kaiservon Oesterreich etc. etc.” – Lower left margin:“Verlags-Eigenthum v. A. PATERNO’S Wwe & SOHN in Wien.” – Lower right margin: “Mit Vorbehaltgegen Nachdruck.” • Dimensions: 16.5 x 11.5 in • Condition Report: Poor; minor discoloration, scattered foxing, stains,creases, and handling marks; remnants and damage from previous mountingmaterials on verso, particularly along the edges and corners; principalportrait image intact.
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