In 1839, Emperor Nicholas I commissioned the artist to complete 12 monumental canvases for the Winter Palace representing key battles that followed Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812. While earlier battle paintings and portraits commissioned by Alexander I dealt only with elite officers and the ...
government should be exerted at the Court of St. Petersburgh to procure an adjustment of the stipulation respecting the territory.’ It was the first priority of Mirza Abu’l Hassan Khan Shirazi, when sent to St. Petersburg, to finalize the cession of these provinces but as McNeill (1836: ...
500 Nations: An Illustrated History of North American Indians A book that grew from an eight-hour TV series, this is the epic and unforgettable story of the history, lore, legends, and legacy of North American Indians. With a highly accredited author and over 485 paintings, woodcuts, drawing...
Native American Paintings Native American Pottery Teepees Native American Tools Native American Weapons Native American Weapons Indian Weapons Age of Exploration The Vikings Viking Ships Viking Boats Viking Weapons Viking Warriors Spanish Explorers Columbus Christopher Columbus Pictures of Christopher Col...
If I have ever scared to sacrifice myself then my paintings would never become what they have become.” Vasily Vereshchagin is one of the most famous Russian battle painters yet at the same time he called himself a nihilist and had a revolutionary nature . In 19th century the battle ...
n.pl.Wars of the Roses A series of intermittent civil wars in the 1400s between the English royal houses of York and Lancaster and their supporters, ending in victory for the Lancastrians in 1485. Often used in the plural. [From the symbols of the two houses.] ...
A bloody uprising in Madrid (May 2)—immortalized in Francisco de Goya's paintings—was put down by Murat and on June 15 Joseph was proclaimed king of Spain. The War Continues The Spanish rose in revolt throughout the country. When the insurrectionists captured (July 23) a French force ...
Back to museum list About the Collections Pioneer artifacts from Killarney and area; paintings; photographs; maps; archives from surrounding area; war relics; restored historic post office Giga-fren Ishikawa donne également 270 photographiesà la salle d'exposition Material Culture after World War ...
Shamsia has given this figure (形象) different ___ in different paintings. She may be a soldier in one and a refugee (难民) in another. “She closes her eyes, because she doesn’t want to see the darkness of war. She fights for a peaceful and bright future,” said Shamsia. “Someti...
Such beautiful and unique artworks. Great and easy website experience to view the online gallery, find out more about the amazing artists and buy a wonderful artwork. Paintings also came with an information sheet about the peice and story. Thank you !!