Jean Balthasar de la Traverse (1752 - 1808)

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Jean Balthasar de la Traverse

Jean Balthasar de la Traverse was a French painter and actor who worked in Russia during the 18th century. Born in 1752, he arrived in Saint Petersburg in 1773, joining a theatrical troupe and becoming a painter. He was patronized by Count Alexander Stroganov, for whom he created an album depicting views of Russian Empire cities.

De la Traverse is also known for his battle scenes from the Russo-Turkish War. His work, including landscapes and watercolors, was highly esteemed by contemporaries. The last records of him date to 1808.

Jean Balthasar de la Traverse's art continues to intrigue collectors and art historians. His mastery in depicting nature and historical events makes him a significant figure in art history. Subscribe for updates on new sales and auctions related to his works.

Date and place of birt:1752, France
Date and place of death:1808, France
Nationality:Russia, France, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Landscape painter, Painter
Genre:Cityscape, Military art, Landscape painting
Art style:Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Rococo
Technique:Watercolor

Creators Russia

Haris Abdrakhmanovich Yakupov (1919 - 2010)
Haris Abdrakhmanovich Yakupov
1919 - 2010
Pavel Osipovich Kovalevsky (1843 - 1903)
Pavel Osipovich Kovalevsky
1843 - 1903
Georgy Semyonovich Vereisky (1886 - 1962)
Georgy Semyonovich Vereisky
1886 - 1962
Fyodor Antonovich Bruni (1799 - 1875)
Fyodor Antonovich Bruni
1799 - 1875
Alexander Nikolayevich Stepanov (1861 - 1911)
Alexander Nikolayevich Stepanov
1861 - 1911
Grigory Mikhailovich Bobrovsky (1873 - 1942)
Grigory Mikhailovich Bobrovsky
1873 - 1942
Rudolf Rudolfovich Frentz (1888 - 1956)
Rudolf Rudolfovich Frentz
1888 - 1956
Ippolit Vasilevich Sokolov (1902 - 1974)
Ippolit Vasilevich Sokolov
1902 - 1974
Irina Vasilievna Shevandronova (1928 - 1993)
Irina Vasilievna Shevandronova
1928 - 1993
Ilya Trofimovich Bogdesko (1923 - 2010)
Ilya Trofimovich Bogdesko
1923 - 2010
Dmitry Konstantinovich Mochalsky (1908 - 1988)
Dmitry Konstantinovich Mochalsky
1908 - 1988
Moissey Kogan (1879 - 1943)
Moissey Kogan
1879 - 1943
Anatoly Nikolaevich Petrov (1949 - 2016)
Anatoly Nikolaevich Petrov
1949 - 2016
Marc Chagall (1887 - 1985)
Marc Chagall
1887 - 1985
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov (1904 - 1991)
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov
1904 - 1991
Aleksei Mikhailovich Gan (1887 - 1942)
Aleksei Mikhailovich Gan
1887 - 1942

Creators Neoclassicism

Gabriel-Jacques de Saint-Aubin (1724 - 1780)
Gabriel-Jacques de Saint-Aubin
1724 - 1780
Pelagio Palagi (1775 - 1860)
Pelagio Palagi
1775 - 1860
Johann Heinrich Meyer (1760 - 1832)
Johann Heinrich Meyer
1760 - 1832
James Desvarreux-Larpenteur (1847 - 1937)
James Desvarreux-Larpenteur
1847 - 1937
Peter Kornbeck (1837 - 1894)
Peter Kornbeck
1837 - 1894
Jean-Jacques Lagrenée (1739 - 1821)
Jean-Jacques Lagrenée
1739 - 1821
Johann Grund (1808 - 1887)
Johann Grund
1808 - 1887
Auguste Mayer (1805 - 1890)
Auguste Mayer
1805 - 1890
Edouard Lanteri (1848 - 1917)
Edouard Lanteri
1848 - 1917
Maximilian Wachsmuth (1859 - 1938)
Maximilian Wachsmuth
1859 - 1938
Pierre Claude François Delorme (1783 - 1859)
Pierre Claude François Delorme
1783 - 1859
Johann Heinrich Luttringshausen (1783 - 1857)
Johann Heinrich Luttringshausen
1783 - 1857
Carl Gustav Rodde (1830 - 1906)
Carl Gustav Rodde
1830 - 1906
John Crome (1768 - 1821)
John Crome
1768 - 1821
Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale (1872 - 1945)
Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale
1872 - 1945
Auguste Marie Boulard (1825 - 1897)
Auguste Marie Boulard
1825 - 1897