Portait Of Leopold 1st By Friedrich Von Olivier 1791-1859

German work, 19th century Superb oil on canvas representing the German Prince and reformer of the Prussian army "Leopold I" (1676-1747). Painted by the famous German historical painter "Friedrich von Olivier" (1791-1859) in its original gilt frame. Work having undergone no restorations, some wrinkles of time on the frame, many inscriptions on the back of the work. Dimensions with frame Width 47.5 cm Height 43 cm Depth 7 cm Without frame Width 23 cm Height 28 cm. Leopold I, known as Der Alten Dessauer (born 3 July 1676, Dessau; died 9 April 1747, Dessau), of the House of Askanien was Prince of Anhalt-Dessau from 1693 until his death. He also served as a reformer of the Prussian army under Friedrich Wilhelm I and as a field marshal under Friedrich II. He fought in the Silesian Wars and was victorious at the Battle of Kesselsdorf. Leopold I is one of the most important generals of his time. Woldemar Friedrich von Olivier (born April 23, 1791 in Dessau, died September 5, 1859 in Dessau) was a German historical painter of the Romantic style, associated with the Nazarene Movement.