Frederick The Great On Horseback – German School, 1920s–1930s, Pencil Drawing
GERMAN SCHOOL, 1920s–1930s
Frederick the Great on Horseback
Pencil on paper
Signed and dated lower right (signature not identified)
Dimensions: 38 × 28 cm
Framed: 50 × 40 cm
A finely executed equestrian portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712–1786), known as Frederick the Great, King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786.
The monarch is depicted in military uniform, wearing his characteristic tricorn hat and seated on horseback, turning his head towards the viewer. The meticulous rendering of the horse’s anatomy, military equipment and uniform reflects the German tradition of historical and military illustration.
Executed in the 1920s–1930s, the drawing evokes the enduring fascination with Frederick the Great in German historical culture.
Presented in a gilt frame.
Period: 20th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Length: 28 cm
Height: 38 cm
Reference (ID): 1852790
Availability: In stock
