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German fleet manoeuvres on the high seas, c.1900 (oil on canvas)
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German fleet manoeuvres on the high seas, c.1900 (oil on canvas)
7337721 German fleet manoeuvres on the high seas, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Saltzmann, Carl (1847-1923); 190.5x315 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Carl Saltzmann
A large-scale picture showing several ships of the German high seas fleet. The ship on the right is the Wittelsbach, which was a pre-Dreadnought battleship built in 1899. That on the left is also one of a pre-Dreadnought-battleship class, either the Wettin, Zahringen, Mecklenburg, or Schwaben'. The mast of another ship is in the far distance. All are shown manoeuvring and the ship on the left is firing guns. Brown and grey smoke billows from the funnels as they plough through the waves. The crest of Kaiser Wilhelm II is clearly visible in the stern of the Wittelsbach, which flies the German Imperial ensign. In 1900 the German government created the German High Seas Fleet with a view to threatening the British fleet anywhere in the world. Admiral von Tirpitz, Secretary of State for the Reichsmarineamt, 1897-1916, was responsible for building up the German fleet and developed what became known as the Tirpitz Plan to do so. The artist was a German professor of naval painting who had been a pupil of Hermann Eschke. He painted large-scale marine works in a vigorous style, accompanied Prince Henry of Prussia on a voyage around the world in 1878 and ten years later made a similar voyage with Kaiser Wilhelm II. He was therefore an obvious choice for this commission. The painting is signed C.Saltzmann bottom left.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning oil on canvas painting by Carl Saltzmann captures the grandeur and power of the German fleet manoeuvres on the high seas in the early 1900s. The scene depicts several ships, including the impressive 'Wittelsbach' battleship, with billowing smoke from their funnels as they navigate through the waves. The ship on the left is shown firing guns, showcasing the military might of the German High Seas Fleet.
Commissioned by Admiral von Tirpitz to showcase Germany's naval strength and challenge British dominance at sea, Saltzmann's meticulous attention to detail brings this historical moment to life. His vigorous style and experience as a professor of naval painting shine through in this large-scale masterpiece.
As one of Germany's leading marine artists, Saltzmann was uniquely qualified for this commission, having accompanied Prince Henry of Prussia and Kaiser Wilhelm II on voyages around the world. His signature at the bottom left corner adds a personal touch to this iconic piece.
This print from Fine Art Finder allows viewers to immerse themselves in a pivotal moment in naval history, where nations vied for supremacy on the high seas. It serves as a reminder of an era defined by ambition, power struggles, and technological advancements that shaped global politics for years to come.
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