German crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm contemplating the corpse of French general Abel Douay, Franco-Prussian War, (1870)
Anton von Werner’s dramatic oil painting depicts Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm contemplating a fallen French general during the Franco-Prussian War. A historical masterpiece of realism & power.
Anton von Werner
Explore the world of Anton von Werner (1843-1915), a leading German painter known for his dramatic history paintings depicting Prussian military events & the Franco-Prussian War. Discover his Naturalist style!