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1441 - Anton von Werner (1843 Frankfurt/Oder – 1915 Berlin)
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Anton von Werner (1843 Frankfurt/Oder – 1915 Berlin) "Baptism at the New Palace in Potsdam, June 11, 1882." Original Title In this historically significant scene featuring numerous figures, Anton von Werner depicts the baptism of the great-grandson of Emperor Wilhelm I, the last Crown Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (1882–1951, son of Prince Wilhelm and the future Emperor Wilhelm II) in the Jasper Gallery (Marble Gallery) of the New Palace. This work by the prominent chronicler of his time is a largely completed, highly detailed preparatory study for the well-known large, painting-like watercolor from 1883, which is housed in the State Palaces and Gardens, Potsdam-Sanssouci. The family celebration in 1882 brought together four generations of the Hohenzollern family, a scene that Anton von Werner depicts here very vividly: Crown Princess Victoria holds the child to be baptized over the baptismal font, assisted by the reigning Emperor Wilhelm I. Seated at the left edge of the picture is the child’s mother, Princess Auguste Victoria; her husband Wilhelm (later Emperor Wilhelm II) stands to her right in a hussar’s uniform. Since Empress Augusta (the child’s great-grandmother) did not allow herself to be portrayed, she is depicted from behind. Standing tall and upright to her right is the Prussian Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm (later Emperor Friedrich III, who reigned for 99 days). Pencil and ink on paper. Monogrammed, dated 1882, and titled. 40 cm x 60.5 cm. Framed. Pencil and ink on paper. Monogrammed, dated 1882, and titled.
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International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART IIAuction house
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