Unknown (19th), Romanov family, Emperor of Russia,... Lot 540

Unknown (19th), Romanov family, Emperor of Russia, around 1855, Lithography Unknown (19th century): The Romanov family, Nicholas I and Alexander II, Emperors of Russia and princes, c. 1855, Lithography Technique: Lithography on China paper, rolled-on on Paper Inscription: At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Alexander II. Kaiser von Russland. Nicolaus I. weiland Kaiser von Russland. Großfürst Michael. Großfürst Nicolaus. Großfürst Constantin.". Date: c. 1855 Description: The artwork presents five portraits of Russian rulers in military uniform, carefully depicted in a monochrome lithograph. The serious facial expressions and decorated uniforms lend the sitters a dignified appearance that testifies to their distinguished character. Person: Depicted: Emperor Nikolaus I. Pawlowitsch, Russia (1796 Zarskoye Selo - 1855 Saint Petersburg) Depicted: Emperor Alexander II., Russia Romanow-Holstein-Gottorp (1818 Moscow - 1881 Saint Petersburg) Source: Michael Auer () Faust. Poligrafisch illustrirte Zeitschrift für Kunst, Wissenschaft, Industrie, und geselliges Leben, begleitet von Kunst-Beilagen aus mehr als 30 Druckfächern, um 1850 | Magazine, Genre, Landscape, Architecture Keywords: Lithograph; portrait; military uniform; monochrome; dignity; decoration; seriousness; character; monarchy; distinguished; ceremonial; medal; epaulettes; facial expression; artwork; military; history; nobility; illustration; honour, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, Russian Federation, Size: Paper: 24,7 cm x 34,2 cm (9,7 x 13,5 in), Depiction: 17,0 cm x 24,0 cm (6,7 x 9,4 in)