Anton von Werner, Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm at a Court Ball in 1878 [Kronprinz Friedrich Wilhelm auf dem Hofball 1878] (1895) This painting of Kaiser Friedrich III (1831-1888, reigned March-June 1888) by Anton von Werner (1843-1915) shows him as Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm, in conversation with dignitaries at a court ball. The figure in the doorway at the right is Adolph Menzel (1815-1905), who stood less than 4 1/2 feet tall.