Portrait of Emperor Joseph II - Original 19th Century Engraving, Monnin

Original copper engraving with the bust portrait of Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor (1765-1790) and the central figure of enlightened despotism in the House of Austria, wearing the sash and star of the order over his coat. Engraved by Monnin after a drawing by Hippolyte Lalaisse; the sheet is headed "Allemagne".

Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: Hippolyte Lalaisse.
Engraver / lithographer: Monnin, under the direction of the Lemaitre workshop.
Date: 19th century.
Dimensions: 4.9 x 8.1 in (12.5 x 20.5 cm).
Condition: Paper toned with foxing and remains of the earlier mounting at the four corners.