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The surrender of Linz in 1742, by Karl von Blaas, oil, 1867

The surrender of Linz in 1742

Karl von Blaas

1867

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The surrender of Linz in 1742 is a 1867 oil by Karl von Blaas, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Karl von Blaas
When & what style?
1867
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of men in 18th-century military uniforms gathered around a man in a white coat. The scene is set against a backdrop of a snowy cityscape with a tall tower in the distance. The men are dressed in elaborate attire, with some wearing hats and others holding swords. In the foreground, the man in the white coat appears to be the central figure, with the other men surrounding him. The painting's use of warm colors and detailed textures adds depth and realism to the scene. The painting is held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About the artist

Portrait of Karl von Blaas
Artist

Karl von Blaas

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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