French Invasion Of Russia Collection (#2)

View of the ruins caused by a bomb explosion in the Moscow Kremlin during the retreat of the French troops on the evening of 18, 1814. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Emperor Napoleon I during a battle in Russia, First half of the 19th cent. Private Collection

Cuirassier of the 1st Cuirassier Regiment, 1905. Private Collection

The wounded Cuirassier, 1830s. Private Collection

The Russian Hercules From the City of Sychevka, 1813. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Russian Scaevola. From the Syn otechestva (Son of the Fatherland) literary magazine. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

The Fire of Moscow, 1812, 1813. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Defeat of Marshal Victor near Borisov in November 1812, 1814. Artist: Cardelli, Salvatore (active 1800s)
The Defeat of Marshal Victor near Borisov in November 1812, 1814. Private Collection

The Battle near Ostrovno on 25 July 1812. Private Collection

The Battle of Polotsk. Private Collection

Polish forces storm the suburbs of Smolensk in 1812. Private Collection

Kutuzovs House in the village of Fili near Moscow. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Vasilisa Kozhina. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

At the Cathedral of the Dormition in the Moscow Kremlin. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Bivouac at Vyazma, August 29, 1812. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Bivouac, August 31, 1812. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

The Death of General Count Auguste de Caulaincourt at Borodino. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Flight of the French army through Vilnius. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

On the Banks of the Berezina River on 12 November 1812. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

The Battle of Moscow, 7th September 1812, ca 1836. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

The Battle of Mir on 9 July 1812, 1912. Artist: Masurovsky, Viktor Viketyevich (1859-after 1923)
The Battle of Mir on 9 July 1812, 1912. Found in the collection of Russian State Military History Archive

The Crossing of the Rhine near Dusseldorf by the Russian Army, 13 January 1814, 1814. Artist: Anonymous
The Crossing of the Rhine near Dusseldorf by the Russian Army, 13 January 1814, 1814. Private Collection

Cossacks pursued retreating French soldiers, 1812, 1827. Artist: Desarnod, Auguste-Joseph (1788-1840)
Cossacks pursued retreating French soldiers, 1812, 1827. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Battle of Krasnoi (Krasny) on November 17, 1812, 1849. Artist: Hess, Peter von (1792?1871)
The Battle of Krasnoi (Krasny) on November 17, 1812, 1849. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Napoleonic Troops. Artist: Willewalde, Gottfried (Bogdan Pavlovich) (1818-1903)
Napoleonic Troops. Private Collection

The Battle of Smolensk. Artist: Langlois, Jean-Charles (1789-1870)
The Battle of Smolensk. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Prince Regent, William III of Prussia, Alexander I, General Blucher and Hetman Platov review troops Artist: Sauerweid
Prince Regent, William III of Prussia, Alexander I, General Blucher and Hetman Platov review troops in Hyde Park, June 20, 1814, 1815. From a private collection

Russian Cossack in combat with a Mameluke, 1815. Artist: Heath, William (1795-1840)
Russian Cossack in combat with a Mameluke, 1815. From a private collection

The Russian Army crosses the Vistula in January 1813, c. 1815. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
The Russian Army crosses the Vistula in January 1813, c. 1815. From a private collection

Meeting of Ostrovno, near Vitebsk, on 25 July 1812. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
Meeting of Ostrovno, near Vitebsk, on 25 July 1812. From a private collection

Evacuation of Moscow by the Russians. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
Evacuation of Moscow by the Russians. From a private collection

Don Cossacks resting in Germany, ca 1814. Artist: Geissler, Christian Gottfried Heinrich (1770-1844)
Don Cossacks resting in Germany, ca 1814. From a private collection

The French Army in the Moscow Kremlin, 1830. Artist: Woelffle, Johannes (1807-1893)
The French Army in the Moscow Kremlin, 1830. From a private collection

Five Cossacks entered Marienwerder. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
Five Cossacks entered Marienwerder. From a private collection

The Grande Armee enters the city of Moscow, 1812. Artist: Anonymous
The Grande Armee enters the city of Moscow, 1812. From a private collection

The capture of Smolensk on August 18, 1812, 1812. Artist: Anonymous
The capture of Smolensk on August 18, 1812, 1812. From a private collection

View of Moscow, taken from the balcony of the Imperial Palace, 1812. Artist: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
View of Moscow, taken from the balcony of the Imperial Palace, 1812. From a private collection

The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, ca 1812. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, ca 1812. From a private collection

The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, 1825. Artist: Vernet, Carle (1758-1836)
The Battle of Borodino on August 26, 1812, 1825. From a private collection

French army crossing the Berezina in November 1812, 1813. Artist: Hassell, John (1767-1825)
French army crossing the Berezina in November 1812, 1813. From a private collection

Napoleon Flying Kite, 1813. Private Collection

In the Moscow Kremlin on October 17, 1812. Private Collection

The Grande Armee of Napoleon crossed the river Neman on June 24, 1812. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Before Moscow. Waiting for the deputation of boyars. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Peoples Militia Received on the St Isaacs Square in Saint Petersburg, 1815. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov (1757-1818). Artist: Orlowski (Orlovsky), Alexander Osipovich (1777-1832)
Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov (1757-1818). Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Life-Guards Cossack, Officer and Cossack. Artist: Geissler, Christian Gottfried Heinrich (1770-1844)
Life-Guards Cossack, Officer and Cossack. Private Collection

Dragoon officer of the Royal Saxon Army. Artist: Sauerweid, Alexander Ivanovich (1783-1844)
Dragoon officer of the Royal Saxon Army. Private Collection

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"The French Invasion of Russia: A Tale of Triumph and Tragedy" In the summer of 1812, the world witnessed a clash of titans as Napoleon Bonaparte's grand army embarked on a daring campaign to conquer Russia. The storming of a Redoubt by the Wurttemberg troops at Borodino became an iconic moment in this monumental conflict, showcasing the sheer determination and bravery displayed by both sides. The Battle of Mir on July 9th further intensified the intensity of this war, with countless lives lost in pursuit of victory. As Marschall Mikhail Kutuzov prepared his forces before the Battle of Borodino in 1912, artist Samokish immortalized his stoic presence through his remarkable artwork. Napoleon Bonaparte himself stood witness to the burning City of Smolensk, captured forever by artist Adam's evocative brushstrokes. The Battle near Ostrovno on that fateful morning in July left indelible scars on both armies involved, illustrating the brutal nature and relentless struggle for dominance. Maps published by William Blackwood and Sons vividly depict key moments such as the Battle of Borodino and battles fought at Smolensko and Valtelina. These maps serve as historical artifacts that allow us to trace the movements and strategies employed during this tumultuous period. An Episode from Retreat from Moscow engraving encapsulates one aspect often overshadowed –the harrowing retreat faced by Napoleon's once-mighty army. Cossacks attacking a squadron highlight their formidable guerrilla tactics that proved devastating for their adversaries. The Passage of Beresina was another pivotal event etched into history; its map serves as a testament to survival amidst chaos. Meanwhile, portraits like Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence remind us that behind every battle are individuals whose destinies were intertwined with these historic events.