Bismarck at Versailles (After the 1870 Portrait) Acrylic on Canvas Painting

This striking acrylic painting by PGB (2005) is a vibrant reinterpretation of the famous 1870 photograph of Otto von Bismarck taken in Versailles during the Franco-Prussian War. With bold color blocking and stylized detail, the artist modernizes the historic figure while preserving the authority and gravity of the original composition. Seated confidently in an ornate chair with his legs crossed and military attire sharply rendered, Bismarck is portrayed with both reverence and a contemporary edge. The reverse of the canvas includes a printed reference image of the original photograph labeled “Bismarck: Im Krieg 1870 in Versailles,” which served as the artist’s source. “BISMARK” is also handwritten on the frame, underlining the historical reference.