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title: Portrait of Frederick the Great
author: Anton Graff
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21682/portrait-of-frederick-the-great/
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updated: 2026-03-31
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# Portrait of Frederick the Great
_Authored by Anton Graff_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21682.jpg)
## Image Caption
Portrait of [Frederick II](https://www.worldhistory.org/Frederick_II/) (the Great), painting by Anton Graff, Berlin, 1781.
A portrait of the King of Prussia, Frederick II (the Great), later in life at the age of 68. His military accomplishments during the Seven Year's [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) made him a central figure in military strategy and tactics during the mid to late 18th century.
Sanssouci [Palace](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/palace/), Potsdam
## Cite This Work
### APA
Graff, A. (2026, March 31). Portrait of Frederick the Great. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Graff, Anton. "Portrait of Frederick the Great." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 31, 2026. .
### MLA
Graff, Anton. "Portrait of Frederick the Great." *World History Encyclopedia*, 31 Mar 2026, .
## License & Copyright
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