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Battle of Zorndorf on 14 August 1758, by Alexander von Kotzebue, oil, 1852

Battle of Zorndorf on 14 August 1758

Alexander von Kotzebue

1852

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hermitage Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Battle of Zorndorf on 14 August 1758 is a 1852 oil by Alexander von Kotzebue, depicting Battle, held at Hermitage Museum.

Who painted this?
Alexander von Kotzebue
When & what style?
1852
Where can I see it?
Hermitage Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a chaotic battle scene, with soldiers on horseback and on foot engaged in combat. The atmosphere is intense, with smoke and dust filling the air. In the background, a windmill stands amidst the turmoil. The artist's use of warm colors and dynamic brushstrokes adds to the sense of energy and chaos in the scene. The figures are densely packed, creating a sense of overcrowding and confusion. The painting's focus on the intensity of battle draws the viewer's attention to the subject of war. To learn more about the artist's depiction of conflict, explore the work of Alexander von Kotzebue.

About the artist

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Artist

Alexander von Kotzebue

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…

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