Artwork
Suvorov Crossing Panixerpass
Suvorov Crossing Panixerpass is an oil painting by Alexander von Kotzebue. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Overview
Suvorov Crossing Panixerpass is an oil painting created by Alexander von Kotzebue in 1860. It is a historical scene held in the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a military event, showing soldiers and horses navigating a snowy mountain pass led by a figure on horseback in dark attire, conveying a sense of tension and struggle.
Technique & Style
The artist effectively captures movement and tension through the use of chiaroscuro, creating depth and volume that draws the viewer's eye into the scene.
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Artist & collection
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…
