1868
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
The surrender of Belgrade in 1789 is a 1868 oil by Karl von Blaas, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.
This painting depicts a scene of surrender, with a group of men in military attire standing on a stone platform. One man, dressed in a green robe, points towards the cityscape in the background. The men are adorned with elaborate uniforms, featuring red, white, and gold accents. In the foreground, a man in a yellow robe kneels, holding a red box. The background showcases a city with a mosque, while the sky is filled with smoke and a golden bird in flight. The painting's border is ornate, featuring a gold design with the words "BELGRAD 10 OKTO. 1789" inscribed at the bottom. The level of detail in this painting suggests the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in depicted objects and spaces.
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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