Contains nudity
Old World Portraits
Portrait of the Emperor Joseph II
Gertrude de Pelichy
An authoritative and grand full-length portrait of the Holy Roman Emperor in majestic military attire.
Emperor Joseph II
Unknown Artist
1772 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A formal 18th-century portrait of Emperor Joseph II, characterized by striking red drapery and regal military attire.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green
About the piece
This 1772 oil portrait from the collection of the Palace of Versailles depicts Emperor Joseph II. The work captures the sovereign in a crisp white military uniform adorned with merit stars, draped in a voluminous red cloak that commands the viewer's attention. The composition's high contrast and masterful rendering of fabric textures exemplify the formal elegance of 18th-century European court portraiture.
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