Representative, half-length portrait of the emperor, who reigned from 1765 to 1790, seated at his desk in front of a map, wearing a white uniform, as Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece, and with a sash in the red and white colors of the country. Hickel, who was appointed imperial and royal court painter in 1771, created numerous portraits of the emperor, including several similar portraits of the emperor at his desk around 1780-1785. Oil on canvas, mounted on a panel, 116 cm x 90 cm.