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Battle of the Trebbia on 8 June 1799
Battle of the Trebbia on 8 June 1799 is an oil painting by the Realist artist Alexander von Kotzebue. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Overview
The painting 'Battle of the Trebbia on 8 June 1799' is an oil on canvas work created by Alexander von Kotzebue in 1857. It is a representation of a military engagement and is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work reflects von Kotzebue's adherence to the Realism movement, despite his association with Romanticism. His skill in depicting historical and battle scenes is evident in the detailed rendering of the Trebbia battle.
History & Provenance
The painting was created nearly six decades after the event it portrays, capturing a moment from the military history of the late 18th century. It is now housed in the State Hermitage Museum, a prominent cultural institution.
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Artist
Alexander Friedrich Wilhelm Franz von Kotzebue or Alexander Yevstafiyevich Kotzebue (Russian: Александр Евстафиевич Коцебу, romanized: Aleksandr Yevstafiyevich Kotsebu; 9 June 1815 – 24 August 1889) was a German…
