Artwork
Marshal Blucher on the Battlefield
Marshal Blucher on the Battlefield is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Ludwig Elsholtz. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Marshal Blucher on the Battlefield is a 1841 oil painting by Ludwig Elsholtz, a German artist known for his genre and battle scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, a prominent Prussian military leader, in the midst of a battlefield. The work reflects Elsholtz's focus on historical and military themes.
Technique & Style
Elsholtz's style is associated with German Romanticism. His training under Franz Krüger, a specialist in equine subjects, likely influenced his depiction of the battlefield scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection. Elsholtz created it in 1841, following earlier works such as The Battle of Leipsic (1833), which also showcased his interest in historical and military subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ludwig Elsholtz (1805–1850), a German painter of genre subjects and battles, born at Berlin, studied in the Academy of his native city, and afterwards in the studio of Franz Krüger, the painter of horses.
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