Quirin mark (1753–1811): joseph's farewell to his beloved, coloured copperplate engraving, 33. 5 x 27. 8 cm, 1790. Emperor joseph ii (13 march 1741–20 february 1790) suffered from tuberculosis. The depicted farewell to his closest colleagues and confidants in the vienna hofburg (today's presidential chancellery) is a staged scene by the artist. On the left are busts of joseph's parents franz i and maria theresa, behind are portraits of the two other enlightened despots catherine ii of russia and frederick ii of prussia.
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