Napoleons Invasion Of Russia Collection (#3)

Retreat of the Grande Armee from Moscow in 1812, 1813. Artist: Rugendas, Lorenz (1775-1826)
Retreat of the Grande Armee from Moscow in 1812, 1813. Found in the collection of the A. Pushkin Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Scene from the Russio-French War in 1812. Artist: Kaiser, Friedrich (1815-1890)
Scene from the Russio-French War in 1812. Found in the collection of the Regional K. Savitsky Art Gallery, Pensa

Smolensk on August 16, 1812, 1830s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Smolensk on August 16, 1812, 1830s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Battle of Mozhaysk on August 26, 1812, 1810s. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Mozhaysk on August 26, 1812, 1810s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, 1843. Artist: Hess, Peter von (1792?1871)
The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, 1843. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, First quarter of 19th cen Artist: Hess, Peter von (1792?1871)
The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, First quarter of 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

The Crossing the Dnieper on August 14, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
The Crossing the Dnieper on August 14, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Vyazma on August 30, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Vyazma on August 30, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Gzhatsk on September 5, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Gzhatsk on September 5, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Bivouac in Smolensk on 13 November 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Bivouac in Smolensk on 13 November 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Between Kirgaliczky and Suderva, 30 June 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Between Kirgaliczky and Suderva, 30 June 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Near the city of Polotsk on July 25, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Near the city of Polotsk on July 25, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

The Battle of Krasnoi on August 14, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
The Battle of Krasnoi on August 14, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Near Smarhon on December 3, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Near Smarhon on December 3, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Near Ostrovno on August 1, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Near Ostrovno on August 1, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Death of General Gudin at the Battle of Valutino, 1830s. Artist: Philippoteaux, Henri Felix Emmanuel (1815-1884)
Death of General Gudin at the Battle of Valutino, 1830s. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Battle between Russian troops and French cavalry near Ostrovno 25-26 July 1812. From a private collection

The Retreat from Russia, ca 1818. Artist: Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824)
The Retreat from Russia, ca 1818. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Wait! Let em come nearer!. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

The Flight of Bonaparte from the Battle of Krasnoi, 1815. Artist: Sutherland, Thomas (1785-1838)
The Flight of Bonaparte from the Battle of Krasnoi, 1815. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

The French Army crossing the Daugava River on July 24, 1812, Mid 1820s. Artist: Adam, Albrecht (1786-1862)
The French Army crossing the Daugava River on July 24, 1812, Mid 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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"Napoleon's Invasion of Russia: A Fateful Expedition Unraveled" In 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte embarked on a daring campaign that would forever alter the course of history. The captivating artwork by Vasili Vasilyevich Vereshchagin depicts the French emperor standing resolutely on the Borodino Heights, his gaze fixed upon an uncertain future. Little did he know that this ill-fated endeavor would become synonymous with military disaster. As Wurttemberg troops stormed a redoubt in Borodino, their valiant efforts were met with fierce resistance. The painting immortalizes their bravery and serves as a haunting reminder of the bloodshed that stained these hallowed grounds. Amidst the chaos, a pivotal military council convened in Fili near Moscow. Led by Alexei Danilovich Kivshenko's brush strokes, this gathering represented a critical juncture for strategizing against an indomitable Russian force. Yet even amidst meticulous planning and deliberation, fate had already set its sights on unraveling Napoleon's grand ambitions. The Battle of Mir further exemplified the relentless struggle faced by both sides. On July 9th, 1812, soldiers clashed fiercely in an epic confrontation where victory seemed elusive to all involved parties. Nikolai Semyonovich Samokish captures Marshal Mikhail Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino—an iconic image etched into historical memory. With steely determination etched upon his face, Kutuzov embodied Russian resilience and unwavering resolve against Napoleon's advancing forces. Albrecht Adam's poignant portrayal reveals Napoleon gazing pensively at Smolensk engulfed in flames—a city ravaged by war and symbolic of his crumbling dreams for conquest. This haunting scene encapsulates the devastating toll exacted upon both armies during this catastrophic campaign. The Battle near Ostrovno is captured vividly through art, transporting us to the morning of July 26th, 1812.