Tafereel uit de Tiendaagse Veldtocht tegen de in opstand gekomen Belgen, augustus 1831
Wouter Verschuur (1812-1874)
1831 - 1835
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5.5; 56; 71
About this artwork
On loan from the City of Amsterdam
Art Historical Context
Wouter Verschuur's *Tafereel uit de Tiendaagse Veld tegen de in opstand Belgen, augustus 1* captures a dramatic moment from the Ten Days' Campaign, a 1831 military clash between Dutch forces and Belgian revolutionaries. Painted between 1831 and 1835 in oil on canvas (56 × 71 cm), this work reflects the immediate fervor of the Belgian Revolution, when the United Kingdom of the Netherlands sought suppress the uprising for independence. Led by Prince Frederick, the campaign unfolded over ten intense days in August, marking the last major Dutch effort to retain control before international diploma...