{"product_id":"portret-van-willem-george-frederik-prins-van-oranje-nassau-charles-howard-hodges","title":"Portret van Willem George Frederik, prins van Oranje-Nassau - Charles Howard Hodges","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined mezzotint portrait of Willem George Frederik, Prince of Orange-Nassau, by the British artist Charles Howard Hodges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezzotint by Charles Howard Hodges depicts Willem George Frederik, Prince of Orange-Nassau, in a formal military uniform. Hodges, a British artist who spent much of his career in the Netherlands, became known for his ability to capture the likeness of the Dutch aristocracy and political figures of the late eighteenth century. The medium of mezzotint allows for a soft, tonal quality, which Hodges uses here to model the facial features and the texture of the military regalia with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is shown in a three-quarter view, his hands resting gently in front of him. The uniform features detailed epaulettes and decorative braiding, rendered with the subtle gradations of light and shadow characteristic of the mezzotint process. The background remains dark and indistinct, which directs the viewer's focus entirely to the sitter. This approach to portraiture reflects the conventions of the period, where the status of the individual is communicated through their attire and a composed, dignified posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHodges moved to Amsterdam in 1792, where he established a successful practice as a portrait painter and printmaker. His work often bridged the gap between British portrait traditions and the specific requirements of his Dutch patrons. This print provides a clear example of his technical proficiency in engraving. The composition is balanced, avoiding unnecessary ornamentation to maintain a sense of sobriety and authority. The print captures the Prince during a period of political instability in the Netherlands, offering a visual record of a figure who occupied a specific position within the House of Orange. The work remains a fine example of eighteenth-century printmaking, demonstrating the capacity of the mezzotint technique to produce nuanced portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/portrait-of-a-man-louis-leopold-boilly\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of a Man by Louis-Léopold Boilly\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/profile-portrait-of-a-man-louis-rolland-trinquesse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eProfile Portrait of a Man by Louis Rolland Trinquesse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/charles-howard-hodges\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCharles Howard Hodges prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Howard Hodges","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58890618241359,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58890621944143,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58890621976911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58890622009679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58890622042447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58890622075215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58890622107983,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58890622140751,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58890622173519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58890622206287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58890622239055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58890622271823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/packshot_Poster_1791987503896.jpg?v=1791987507","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/it\/products\/portret-van-willem-george-frederik-prins-van-oranje-nassau-charles-howard-hodges","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}