Portrait of Anton Ritter v. Schmerling (1805-1893), Friedrich von Amerling, before 1887
The depicted figure is sitting facing left, with a stoic, thoughtful expression. He is wearing a tailcoat, under which the red and green sash of the order of st. Stephen is clearly visible - this order was the highest award of the monarchy. Ritter von schmerling is resting his right arm on a desk on which books and documents are spread out. He is holding one of the books open in his hand. Object Type: painting. Date: before 1887. Dimensions: height: 176 cm (69.2 in); width: 148 cm (58.2 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Austrian Parliament Building. Friedrich von Amerling 020