Fritz L' Allemand
Leading Austrian military and battle painter
Fritz L'Allemand was one of the best Austrian militarian, battle and horse painters of the 19th century. He was born in Hanau, Germany in 1812 and moved with his family in 1826 to Vienna, where he studied at the Academy from 1827. He took part in military campaigns in 1849 to Italy and 1864 to Schleswig-Holstein, bringing back sketches and drawings which served him in creating his oil paintings. He also received many comissions from the Austrian imperial house among others ceiling paintings for the Kaiser's residence Schoenbrunn. Works by him are displayed at the Austrian Gallery Belvedere and other major museums.
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Master student
- Franz Hohenberger Student
- Tom Von Dreger Student
Artworks by this artist
- Die Schlacht bei Oeversee am 6. Februar 1864 1865
- Der Heldentod General Heinrich Hentzy’s von Arthurm 1850
- Oberst Allnoch auf der Budapester Kettenbrücke 1851
- Die Schlacht bei Oberselk am 3. Februar 1864 1866
- Begrüßung eines Fürsten durch den Bürgermeister und das Bürgerregiment von Wien 1847
- Episode aus dem Treffen bei Znaim 1809 1845