Siege of Corfu in February 1799
veniaminkremer
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architectural sketch
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boat
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urban landscape
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building study
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architectural landscape
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vehicle
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sculpture
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rugged
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derelict
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rough work
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water
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prototype of a building
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rough
"Siege of Corfu in February 1799" is a black and white depiction of the 1799 siege of Corfu by Russian and Ottoman forces. The artwork depicts a multitude of sailboats in a harbor, with a mountainous, fortified island in the background. This image highlights the seafaring nature of the conflict and the use of naval power during the siege. The artist Veniamin Kremer (1899-1977) was a well-known Russian artist, and this artwork provides insight into his depiction of historical events.
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