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Napoleon watching the Fire of Moscow (colour litho)
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Napoleon watching the Fire of Moscow (colour litho)
8661443 Napoleon watching the Fire of Moscow (colour litho) by Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilievich (1842-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon watching the Fire of Moscow. After the victory of Borodino, Napoleon entered Moscow on 14 September 1812, and took up his residence in the Kremlin. From the first day of his occupation fire broke out in different quarters, and three days later the city was in flames. The Kremlin was surrounded by fire, its windows burst with the heat, and it was only with great difficulty that Napoleon's own quarters were preserved. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920).); © Look and Learn
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This lithograph captures the intense moment when Napoleon watches as Moscow burns during the infamous Fire of Moscow in 1812. After his victory at Borodino, Napoleon entered the city only to find it engulfed in flames. The Kremlin, where he had taken up residence, was surrounded by fire and his own quarters were at risk of being destroyed.
The artist, Vasili Vasilievich Vereshchagin, skillfully portrays the chaos and destruction of this historic event with vivid colors and dramatic details. The flames leap off the page, creating a sense of urgency and danger that is palpable even centuries later.
Napoleon's expression is one of shock and disbelief as he witnesses the devastation unfolding before him. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of war and conquest, capturing a pivotal moment in history that forever changed the course of events.
As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the destruction wrought by conflict. It serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of civilization and the importance of peacekeeping efforts to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
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