oil paint
Crossing of Prince Argutinsky through the Caucasus Mountains
Franz Roubaud
An epic 19th-century history painting depicting a military expedition through the rugged, snow-covered Caucasus Mountains.
The Assault of Gimry on October 17, 1832
Franz Roubaud
1891 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterfully composed 19th-century battle scene capturing the dynamic chaos and atmospheric light of a historical mountain siege.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted in 1891 by Franz Roubaud, this work depicts the 1832 Siege of Gimry with the artist's characteristic panoramic scale. The composition uses the rugged stone architecture and smoky, twilight atmosphere to create a sense of intense movement and historical gravity typical of late 19th-century European academic realism.
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