Théâtre de la guerre: following the movements of a loved one

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Jacobus Hermanus Otterbeek (Dutch, 1839-1902)
Théâtre de la guerre: following the movements of a loved one
signed 'J. Otterbeek' (lower left)
oil on panel
36 x 25 cm.

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Lot Essay

The present lot refers to the Franco-Prussian War (19 July 1870-10 May 1871) which was waged between the Empire of France and the Prussian -led North German Confederation allied with the south German states of Baden, Bavaria and Württemberg.

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