Franz Roubaud, Soldiers in Caucasus, 1883, Painting, Framed

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Size with frame: 12 x 89 x 117 cm Size of the painting: 3 x 83,5 x 55 cm Little … Read more Size with frame: 12 x 89 x 117 cm Size of the painting: 3 x 83,5 x 55 cm Little damage on the frame as you can see on the photo. Franz Roubaud (1856–1928) was a Russian-born painter and photographer who mainly worked in Russia. He is best known for his monumental and historical landscape paintings, which often depict military themes, particularly Russian military history. Roubaud was born in Russia but spent a significant portion of his career in Munich and later in St. Petersburg. He studied in Munich and his work was greatly influenced by the traditions of the Munich School. One notable aspect of his oeuvre is his involvement in the "Panorama" genre, where he created immense, circular paintings that, when viewed in the round, immerse the viewer in a specific historical event. These panoramas realistically depicted military actions, such as the 1812 Russian campaign or battles in the Caucasus. Roubaud's body of work is an important part of Russia's historical painting tradition, and he left a significant cultural legacy by immortalizing Russian military history and landscapes in his artworks. Repaired: The upper right part of the painting has been restored. Quality of the painting is excellent. The frame has minor damage and a slat is missing, as can be seen in the photo. See less