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En 1812. (Les prisonniers captures de la Grande Armee de Napoleon marchent dans la neige, a bout de force, escortes par des paysans russes). Peinture de Illarion Mikhailovich Pryanishnikov (1840-1894), huile sur toile, 1874. Art russe 19e siecle
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En 1812. (Les prisonniers captures de la Grande Armee de Napoleon marchent dans la neige, a bout de force, escortes par des paysans russes). Peinture de Illarion Mikhailovich Pryanishnikov (1840-1894), huile sur toile, 1874. Art russe 19e siecle
FIA5340994 En 1812. (Les prisonniers captures de la Grande Armee de Napoleon marchent dans la neige, a bout de force, escortes par des paysans russes). Peinture de Illarion Mikhailovich Pryanishnikov (1840-1894), huile sur toile, 1874. Art russe 19e siecle. State Tretyakov Gallery, Mosocu. by Pryanishnikov, Illarion Mikhailovich (1840-94); State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow; Photo © Fine Art Images
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In this powerful and evocative painting titled "En 1812". Illarion Mikhailovich Pryanishnikov captures a haunting scene from the French invasion of Russia in 1812. The artwork depicts the captured soldiers of Napoleon's Grande Armée, exhausted and on the brink of collapse, trudging through the unforgiving snow-covered landscape. They are being escorted by Russian peasants who have become their captors. The artist skillfully portrays the harshness of winter with his use of color and texture, emphasizing the bitter cold that these prisoners endure. Their weary faces tell a story of suffering and despair, as they face an uncertain fate far away from home. This historical painting not only serves as a reminder of one of history's most devastating military campaigns but also highlights the resilience and strength exhibited by ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances. It is a testament to both human endurance and the indomitable spirit that can emerge even in times of great adversity. Pryanishnikov's work exemplifies 19th-century Russian art, capturing not only historical events but also conveying deep emotions through his brushstrokes. This particular piece can be found at Moscow's State Tretyakov Gallery, where it continues to captivate viewers with its poignant depiction of war-torn lives during this tumultuous period in history.
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