Battle of Ramillies their disastrous defeat at Blenheim in 1704, the next year brought the French some respite. The Duke of Marlborough had intended the 1705 campaign – an invasion of France through the Moselle valley – to complete the work of Blenheim and persuade King Louis XIV to make peace but the plan had been thwarted by friend and foe alike. The reluctance of his Dutch allies to see their frontiers denuded of troops for another gamble in Germany had denied Marlborough the initiative but of far greater importance was the Margrave of Baden’s pronouncement that he could not join the Duke
Scene of a Lithuanian Village trends of the early 20th century. He participated in several exhibitions and maintains contacts with many famous artists in most Western European centers of art. Absorbs international influences, but while maintaining national identity. The "Scene of Lithuanian village "picture from the mature period of Domšaitis that began after World War II. Dramatic mood of the picture due to the impact of war and the terrible fate of homeless refugees. Cold moonlight highlights the ominous clouds. Mystery is underlined by a rich palette of colors and generalized forms. Scene of a Lithuanian Village Scene of a Lithuanian Village () is a