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

Johann Heinrich Wedekind (1674 - 1736)
Johann Heinrich Wedekind
1674 - 1736
Nikolai Nikolayevich Ovchinnikov (1958)
Nikolai Nikolayevich Ovchinnikov
1958
Ekaterina Evgen'evna Grigor'eva (1928 - 2010)
Ekaterina Evgen'evna Grigor'eva
1928 - 2010
Nikolai Dmitrievich Dmitriev-Orenburgsky (1838 - 1898)
Nikolai Dmitrievich Dmitriev-Orenburgsky
1838 - 1898
Vera Idelson (1893 - 1977)
Vera Idelson
1893 - 1977
Valery Vsevolodovich Kapterev (1900 - 1981)
Valery Vsevolodovich Kapterev
1900 - 1981
Jan Julianovich Kryzhevsky (1948)
Jan Julianovich Kryzhevsky
1948
Oleg Leonidovich Lomakin (1924 - 2010)
Oleg Leonidovich Lomakin
1924 - 2010
Pyotr Alexandrovich Wolkonsky (1901 - 1997)
Pyotr Alexandrovich Wolkonsky
1901 - 1997
Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi (1842 - 1910)
Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi
1842 - 1910
Ivan Vasilievich Yevstigneyev (1899 - 1967)
Ivan Vasilievich Yevstigneyev
1899 - 1967
Adolf Iosifovich Charlemagne (1826 - 1901)
Adolf Iosifovich Charlemagne
1826 - 1901
Dmitri Vladimirovich Vrubel (1960 - 2022)
Dmitri Vladimirovich Vrubel
1960 - 2022
Kim Nikolaevich Britov (1925 - 2010)
Kim Nikolaevich Britov
1925 - 2010
Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky (1900 - 1948)
Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky
1900 - 1948
Carl Johann Lemoch (1841 - 1910)
Carl Johann Lemoch
1841 - 1910

Creators Neoclassicism

François de Troy (1645 - 1730)
François de Troy
1645 - 1730
August von Rentzell (1810 - 1891)
August von Rentzell
1810 - 1891
Johann Georg Valentin Ruths (1825 - 1905)
Johann Georg Valentin Ruths
1825 - 1905
Fritz Wolff (1831 - 1895)
Fritz Wolff
1831 - 1895
Luke Clennell (1781 - 1840)
Luke Clennell
1781 - 1840
Marie Elisabeth Wiegmann (1820 - 1893)
Marie Elisabeth Wiegmann
1820 - 1893
André-Antoine Ravrio (1759 - 1814)
André-Antoine Ravrio
1759 - 1814
Arthur Hacker (1858 - 1919)
Arthur Hacker
1858 - 1919
Kaspar Karsen (1810 - 1896)
Kaspar Karsen
1810 - 1896
Oene Romkes de Jongh (1812 - 1896)
Oene Romkes de Jongh
1812 - 1896
Isidore Gil Gabilondo (1843 - 1917)
Isidore Gil Gabilondo
1843 - 1917
Adalbert Stifter (1805 - 1868)
Adalbert Stifter
1805 - 1868
Herman Wilhelm Bissen (1798 - 1868)
Herman Wilhelm Bissen
1798 - 1868
Christian Stöcklin (1741 - 1795)
Christian Stöcklin
1741 - 1795
Caroline von der Embde (1812 - 1867)
Caroline von der Embde
1812 - 1867
Fritz L'Alleman (1812 - 1866)
Fritz L'Alleman
1812 - 1866