Procession of Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria in Vienna

Hand colored lithograph on paper

Original 19th century lithograph hand coloring depicting the Feierlicher Huldigungszug or the Solemn Homage Procession of Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria in Vienna on June 14 , 1835 . This historical lithography captures the imperial golden gala carriage passing through the Kohlmarkt towards the Hofburg Palace escorted by the Hungarian and Austrian Noble Guards in full ceremonial gala dress including traditional leopard skins and plumed helmets The work provides a detailed topographical view of Biedermeier era Vienna with spectators lining the streets and watching from windows capturing the monumental scale of Hapsburg court pageantry This specific composition is a recognized historical document found in the collections of the Vienna Museum and the Austrian National Library. Hand-colored lithograph on paper, 33 x 39 cm