Portrait of Augustus III the Saxon, King of Poland by Christian Benjamin Müller. A waist-length portrait of a man in an 18th-century wig wearing a dark military breastplate, a red sash, and an ermine-lined cloak.

Portrait of Augustus III the Saxon, King of Poland

Christian Benjamin Müller

1748 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified 18th-century portrait of King Augustus III of Poland, featuring rich textures of velvet and ermine.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

This mid-18th-century oil portrait by Christian Benjamin Müller depicts Augustus III the Saxon, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony. The sitter is portrayed in formal courtly armor, adorned with a vibrant red sash and draped in a luxurious ermine cloak against a dark, atmospheric background.