Frédéric-Guillaume-Louis de Prusse
1857
French artist Edmond Morin captures Prince Frederick of Prussia in all his military glory in this striking 1857 engraving, complete with a plumed helmet tucked under his arm and a chest full of gleaming medals. Despite the fierce rivalry that would later erupt between France and Prussia, Morin depicts the royal general with a dignified, almost romantic realism typical of the era. The fine cross-hatching lines give the heavy uniform a rich texture, making the stern-faced Prince look ready to lead troops straight off the page.
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