647 - E. MEYER (*1828), Frederick William IV of Prussia, Lithography

E. MEYER (*1828), Frederick William IV of Prussia, Lithography Eduard Meyer (born 1828 Berlin): Frederick William IV of Prussia (1795 Berlin - 1861 Potsdam), 19th century, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Paper Inscription: signed lower left "Gez. u. lith. v. E. Meyer.", inscribed lower centre "Verlag von Fr. Gerhard in Danzig" and titled: "Friedrich Wilhelm IV König von Preussen" Date: 19th century Description: Representative full-length portrait of the Prussian King Frederick William IV in an ermine coat. Crown and sceptre are placed on a side table on the left, the king's right hand touches the top of the crown. Keywords: Portrait, King, Monarch, Prussia, Printmaking, Berlin, Potsdam, Lithography, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 52,4 cm x 33,5 cm (20,6 x 13,2 in), Depiction: 41,6 cm x 27,8 cm (16,4 x 10,9 in) Condition: Good condition. There is slight soiling along the edges of the sheet as well as faint signs of bumping and creasing. There is a long, restored tear at the top left.