Apotheosis of Friedrich Wilhelm II, King of Prussia (b. 1744, r. 1786–97)
The wax dated 1794 was probably executed while Rauschner was in Germany.
Artwork Details
- Title: Apotheosis of Friedrich Wilhelm II, King of Prussia (b. 1744, r. 1786–97)
- Artist: John Christian Rauschner (German, Frankfurt 1760–after 1812)
- Date: 1794
- Culture: German
- Medium: Colored wax on painted slate
- Dimensions: 13 1/2 × 10 in. (34.3 × 25.4 cm)
- Classification: Sculpture-Miniature
- Credit Line: Gift of Clinton Wilder, 1978
- Object Number: 1978.209
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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John Christian Rauschner
ca. 1800–1812
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