Johan Neumann (b. Copenhagen 1860, d. s.p. 1940)
“The Battle of Helgoland 9 May 1864”. Signed Johan Neumann. Oil on canvas. 53×86 cm.
The battle took place on 9 May 1864 between a Danish naval force consisting of the frigates “Niels Juel” and “Jylland” as well as the corvette “Heimdal” under the leadership of Commodore Suenson, and on the other side the Austro-Prussian naval force consisting of the frigates “Schwartzenberg” and “Radetzky” as well as the gunboats “Prussian Adler”, “Blitz” and “Basilisk” under the command of Commodore W. von Tegett-hoff. When the “Schwartzenberg” was set ablaze due to gunfire, the Austrian naval fleet sought refuge at Helgoland.
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Paintings & drawings, 25 February 2020