Der Lorbeerkranz : Lebensbeschreibungen berühmter Männer in Versen ; zur Unterhaltung, Belehrung und Nacheiferung für die Jugend ; mit 4 colorirten Bildern
Der Lorbeerkranz is a German juvenile collection of verse biographies of famous men, written by Theodor Drobisch and published in 1854 by Friedrich Bartholomäus, meant to entertain, instruct and inspire young readers. Its hand-coloured plates show single standing or seated male figures in historical costume against plain interiors or landscapes, framed by ornamental corner borders, with clear period dress, props and poses that a designer could use for costume reference or heritage-style framing.
