Franz Roubaud: A Panoramic Vision of the Caucasus Franz Roubaud, born François Jean Roubaud in 1856 in Odessa, Ukraine – a city steeped in maritime history and burgeoning artistic ambition – emerged as a pivotal figure in late 19th-century Russian Orientalist painting. His career, spanning nearly half a century, was defined not by intimate portraits or delicate landscapes, but by monumental panoramic paintings that transported viewers to the heart of dramatic historical events and evocative Caucasus scenes. Roubaud’s work represents a fascinating intersection of artistic technique, historica…