930936 The Surrender of Metz, 27 October 1870, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Freyberg, Conrad (1842-1915); 123x265.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Metz lasting from 19 August ??27 October 1870 was fought during the Franco-Prussian War and ended in a decisive Prussian victory. After being held at the Battle of Gravelotte, Marshal Bazaine retreated into the defenses of Metz. There he was besieged by over 150,000 Prussian troops of the First and Second Armies on 19 August. Bazaine was forced to surrender his entire army on 27 October because of starvation.); Artothek; German, out of copyright.