Poster Print : Portrait of William I (1772-1843), 1819, by Joseph Paelinck
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Portrait of William I (1772-1843), 1819, by Joseph Paelinck
Joseph Paelinck (1781-1839). Netherlandish painter. Portrait of William I, King of the Netherlands, 1819. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introduce historical elegance to your space with Media Storehouse's poster prints featuring the captivating Portrait of William I by Joseph Paelinck. This exquisite 1819 painting, sourced from the renowned Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcases the regal presence of King William I of the Netherlands. Each print is expertly reproduced from the original artwork, allowing you to bring the timeless beauty of this Netherlandish masterpiece into your home or office. Experience the rich history and artistry of this iconic portrait, now available as a stunning poster print from Media Storehouse.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.5cm x 59.4cm (15.6" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This portrait, painted by the Netherlandish artist Joseph Paelinck in 1819, presents King William I of the Netherlands, who ruled from 1815 until his death in 1843. The monarch, dressed in regal attire, stands confidently with his right hand resting on the hilt of his sword and his left hand pointing to a map of the Dutch East Indies, symbolizing his claim to the colonies. The intricately detailed robes, adorned with ermine, display the monarch's wealth and power. The crown on his head, along with the sash and medal, further emphasize his status as a monarch. King William I ascended to the throne following the end of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. During his reign, he worked to strengthen the newly formed Kingdom of the Netherlands, which included present-day Belgium and parts of present-day Luxembourg, as well as the Dutch colonies in the East Indies. The painting was likely commissioned to commemorate his coronation, which took place in Buitenzoorg Palace in The Hague in 1816. The portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offers a glimpse into the history of the Netherlands during a pivotal time in its development as a modern European state. The meticulous brushstrokes and lifelike representation of the monarch convey the artist's skill and dedication to capturing the essence of his subject.
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