Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria (1821–1912)
Contemporary Realism
1902
76.0 x 62.0 cm
Franz Seraph von Lenbach (1836 – 1904)
Explore the portraits of Franz Seraph von Lenbach, the 'Painter Prince' of Germany. Renowned for his depictions of nobility & influential figures with rich Venetian technique.
Luitpold of Bavaria was named Regent in June 1886, after his nephew, King Ludwig II, was declared mentally incompetent. During the twenty-six years of Luitpold"s reign, Bavaria prospered, and Munich became a cultural capital of Europe. At the time Lenbach created this work, he was the most famous portrait painter in Germany.
About this artwork
- Title: Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria (1821–1912)
- Artist: Franz Seraph von Lenbach
- Year: 1902
- Original dimensions: 76.0 x 62.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: venetian influence , rich detail
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: vintage portrait , bavarian royalty , bavarian nobility