18th-Century Provincial German School Cavalry Battle, Oil Painting

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18th-Century Provincial German School Cavalry Battle, Oil Painting
c. 1800

About the Item

This late 18th-century provincial oil painting depicts a cavalry battle involving various armies. It’s an unusual scene as it contains several uniforms and various weapons. The main figure is a soldier wearing a blue tunic and carrying a spear. His uniform quite possibly relates to the Ural Cossacks. We also see several troops wearing, what appears to be, British uniforms. While over on the left, a soldier wears a light blue tunic. In 1799, during the War of the Second Coalition, Ural regiments took part in the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland. The campaign consisted of British and Russian troops and aimed to destroy the Batavian fleet while also providing a catalyst for an uprising. It was a bloody affair with initial success followed by retreat and numerous casualties. This painting was possibly created to celebrate those early successes, of which the Ural Cossacks were a part. It’s particularly interesting from a historic point of view as the cossacks were known to opt for a long spear, while the British were reliant on swords. Note also the discarded flintlock pistol. Alternatively, it could relate to the Russian invasion of East Prussia in 1758. If you’re a military historian and can shed any further light on this piece, please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. The painting was previously in the collection of Countess Finck von Finckenstein-Brinkama. Established in 2017, Brave Fine Art is a premier English art dealership based in Cheltenham with clients including national galleries and country estates. Our team includes a conservator, logistics specialist and art historian. Over 1,000 paintings have been transported to the US and Canada safely with hundreds of glowing reviews. We set our prices fairly from the start as we prefer to sell quickly and continually evolve the collection. Around 40 new discoveries are added every month. If you have any questions at all, we’d love to hear from you.

Creation Year:
c. 1800
Dimensions:
Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)
Medium:
Oil,Canvas
Movement & Style:
Folk Art
Period:
18th Century
Condition:
Craquelure but the paint is stable. Minor paint loss. Frame with some wear. Can be cleaned if required.
Gallery Location:
Cheltenham, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2328211655022