Artwork
The surrender of Linz in 1742
The surrender of Linz in 1742 is an oil painting by Karl von Blaas. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Surrender of Linz in 1742 is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Austrian artist Karl von Blaas in 1867, depicting a specific historical event. It is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays the surrender of Linz in 1742, focusing on a central figure in a white coat surrounded by men in 18th-century military attire, conveying a moment of historical significance.
Technique & Style
Von Blaas employed warm colors and meticulous texturing to achieve depth and realism, characteristic of his detailed approach to historical and portrait works.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1867, the painting is a 19th-century interpretation of a mid-18th-century event. It has been preserved in the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.
Context
Set against a snowy cityscape with a distant tall tower, the scene blends indoor and outdoor elements, contextualizing the surrender within its original setting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl von Blaas (28 April 1815 – 19 March 1894) was an Austrian painter known for his portraits and religious compositions executed on canvas as well as in the form of frescoes.
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