Adolph Northen (1828 - 1876)

Adolph Northen

Adolph Northen was a German painter of the 19th century, a representative of the Düsseldorf school of art. He is known as a master of historical, genre and battle paintings.

Northen was particularly famous for his works in the battle genre, centered on the events of the Napoleonic Wars. One of his most famous works, Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow, illustrates the failure of Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Another famous work is "The Attack of the Prussians." These paintings convey the drama and epic atmosphere of the military events of the time.