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Bătălia de la Aspern

August von Maly

1891

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Bătălia de la Aspern is a 1891 unspecified by August von Maly, a Impressionism work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: August von Maly
When & what style?: 1891 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic battle scene with soldiers in mid-fight. Smoke rises from burning buildings in the background, and a tall tower is on fire. The soldiers wear old-fashioned uniforms, some standing, others falling, while horses and weapons fill the foreground. The artist packed in tiny details—look closely at the faces and gestures. The smoke and light make the scene feel dramatic and messy, not clean or polished. Check out Realism for more paintings that focus on raw, true-to-life moments like this one.

About the artist

Artist

August von Maly

Battle scenes from 19th-century Europe fill August von Maly’s canvases. In Bătălia de la Aspern (1891), he shows Austrian and French cavalry clashing outside Vienna. The painting keeps the uniforms, flags, and smoke of…

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