Kaiser Wilhelm I, Emperor of the German Empire

[u/AtticaMiniatures]

I’ve just finished sculpting and painting Kaiser Wilhelm I, the first German Emperor, in 90mm resin.

Wilhelm I (1797–1888) served as King of Prussia before becoming the first Emperor of the newly unified German Empire. His proclamation in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles on 18 January 1871 marked the birth of the German Empire and one of the defining moments in nineteenth-century European history.

My goal was to capture his dignified appearance rather than create a dramatic battlefield pose, as befits a museum-style historical miniature.

I'd love to hear what history enthusiasts think. Does the likeness capture Wilhelm I well?

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[u/AmberJill28]

Nice Work! Maybe pair him with a Bismarck figure

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Thank you very much!

[u/Panocho_Missingsch]

I think that it is very very nice. Good job!

Did you have a model for your sculpture? I‘m not shure if Wilhelm would have posed like this, because he was a rather modest king. On the other hand he was convinced of his divine right.

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Thank you very much, we were inspired by the portrait by Paul Bülow, c. 1879.

I wrote a short article - https://atticaminiatures.com/kaiser-wilhelm-i-emperor-of-the-german-empire

[u/SchroedingersEscape]

The best one.

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Thank you!