SCHADOW, Johann Gottfried
(b. 1764, Berlin, d. 1850, Berlin)

Monument to General von Zieten

c. 1794
Model, height 73 cm
Nationalgalerie, Berlin

The benefits of Schadow's realistic tendencies can be seen in the impressive monument to General von Zieten.

Hans Joachim von Zieten (1699-1786) was a cavalry general in the Prussian Army. He served in numerous wars and battles during the reign of Frederick the Great.