Grande Armee Collection (#2)

The Battle of Jemappes, 1792. Creator: Anonymous
The Battle of Jemappes, 1792. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Pierre in the family. Epilogue. Illustration for the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, 1911-1912. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Natasha on her first ball. Illustration for the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, 1893. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Natasha Rostova. Illustration for the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, 1944-1947. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Nikolai Rostov. Illustration for the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, 1944-1947. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Natasha and the wounded Prince Andrei in Mytishchi. Illustration for the novel War and Peace, 1893
Natasha and the wounded Prince Andrei in Mytishchi. Illustration for the novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, 1893. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Triumphant entry of the French into the city of Berlin, 27 October 1806, (1921). Creator
Triumphant entry of the French into the city of Berlin, 27 October 1806, (1921). Entree Triomphante des Francais dans la ville de Berlin le 27 Octobre 1806

The French enter the city of Moscow, September 1812, (1921). Creator: Unknown
The French enter the city of Moscow, September 1812, (1921). Entree des Francais dans la ville de Moscou. Emperor Napoleon I enters Moscow with his army

Napoleons bivouac on the battlefield of Wagram in the night from the 5th to the 6th of July 1809, 1810. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Battle of Friedland. A Charge of the Russian Leib Guard on 14 June 1807, 1808. From a private collection

The Ural Cossacks Picket, 1812. Artist: Karneyev, Yegor
The Ural Cossacks Picket, 1812. From a private collection

The meeting of the Duke of Wellington and Prince Blücher, near La Belle Alliance, 1818
The meeting of the Duke of Wellington and Prince Blucher, near La Belle Alliance, 1818. From a private collection

The Colberg Regiment at the Battle of Bautzen. Artist: Elsholtz, Ludwig (1805-1850)
The Colberg Regiment at the Battle of Bautzen. From a private collection

The Battle of Ratisbon on 23 April 1809, 1809. Artist: Rugendas, Johann Lorenz, the Younger
The Battle of Ratisbon on 23 April 1809, 1809. From a private collection

Napoleons Retreat from Moscow, 1847. Artist: Anonymous
Napoleons Retreat from Moscow, 1847. From a private collection

The start of the French Invasion of Russia. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas
The start of the French Invasion of Russia. From a private collection

The French entry into Moscow, 1812. Artist: Anonymous
The French entry into Moscow, 1812. From a private collection

The Flight of Bonaparte from the Battle of Krasnoi, 1814. Artist: Wright, John Massey
The Flight of Bonaparte from the Battle of Krasnoi, 1814. From a private collection

Bivouac of the Cossacks at the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris on March 1814, 1814. From a private collection

Imperial Russian cavalry on the march, 1813. Artist: Anonymous
Imperial Russian cavalry on the march, 1813. From a private collection

The Congress of Vienna, c. 1815. Artist: Isabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855)
The Congress of Vienna, c. 1815. From a private collection

On the Battlefield of Eylau, 1807. Artist: Anonymous
On the Battlefield of Eylau, 1807. From a private collection

Russian troops go after the Battle of Lutzen back across the Elbe, 1813. Artist: Sauerweid
Russian troops go after the Battle of Lutzen back across the Elbe, 1813. From a private collection

Cossacks attacking French soldiers in a forest, 1825. Artist: Anonymous
Cossacks attacking French soldiers in a forest, 1825. From a private collection

Cossack at the battle, 1815. Artist: Vernet, Carle (1758-1836)
Cossack at the battle, 1815. From a private collection

The Congress of Vienna, c. 1815. Artist: Anonymous
The Congress of Vienna, c. 1815. From a private collection

The Zaporozhian Cossacks Officer, 1812. Artist: Karneyev, Yegor
The Zaporozhian Cossacks Officer, 1812. From a private collection

The Circassians dancing, 1812. Artist: Karneyev, Yegor
The Circassians dancing, 1812. From a private collection

Russian cavalry attacking French infantry at Borodino, ca 1813. Artist: Dighton, Denis
Russian cavalry attacking French infantry at Borodino, ca 1813. From a private collection

On the battlefield of Borodino before the village Semenovsky, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur
On the battlefield of Borodino before the village Semenovsky, 1820s. From a private collection

Marshal Blücher at the Battle of Ligny on 16 June 1815, 1818. Artist: Warren
Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny on 16 June 1815, 1818. From a private collection

Dragoon of the Swiss guards at the Russian Campaign, ca 1812. Artist: Bleuler, Johann Heinrich
Dragoon of the Swiss guards at the Russian Campaign, ca 1812. From a private collection

The Death of Marshal Duroc at Hochkirchen on 22 May 1813. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas
The Death of Marshal Duroc at Hochkirchen on 22 May 1813. From a private collection

The Battle of Borisov on November 28, 1812. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas
The Battle of Borisov on November 28, 1812. From a private collection

Polish chevauleger of the French Imperial Guard, ca 1808. Artist: Anonymous
Polish chevauleger of the French Imperial Guard, ca 1808. From a private collection

Jean Lannes (1769-1809), 1809. Artist: Aubry, Louis-Francois (1770-1850)
Jean Lannes (1769-1809), 1809. From a private collection

The Flight of Napoleon after the Battle of Waterloo. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas
The Flight of Napoleon after the Battle of Waterloo. From a private collection

Vive L Empereur (Charge of the 4th Hussars at the battle of Friedland, 14 June 1807), 1891. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Cossacks Attacking a squadron of the Guards of Honour, c. 1910. Artist: Detaille
Cossacks Attacking a squadron of the Guards of Honour, c. 1910. From a private collection

Flight of the French army through Vilnius, 1847. Private Collection

Blücher crossing the River Rhine near Kaub on 1st January 1814, 1860. Creator: Camphausen
Blü cher crossing the River Rhine near Kaub on 1st January 1814, 1860. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Excerpt of German students in the War of Independence of 1813, 1908-1909. Found in the Collection of Friedrich-Schiller-Universita t Jena

Retreat From Moscow 1812 19th Century Russia
Retreat from Moscow, 1812. French soldiers, one blind and on horseback, the other missing an arm and leading the horse, stagger through atrocious conditions on their way back to France after

Fire of Moscow on September 1812 (The French in Moscow), 1818. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Napoleon retreats from Moscow. Cossacks attacking French soldiers. Private Collection

Standard-bearer during the retreat from Russia, 1928. Private Collection

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

On the road to Turin. Private Collection

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"Grande Armee: Triumphs, Defeats, and the Legacy of Napoleon's Military Might" The Grande Armee, under the command of General Count Alexander Ostermann-Tolstoy, fought valiantly at the Battle of Kulm on 29 August 1813. This historic clash marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars as it showcased both the resilience and vulnerability of this formidable force. One cannot discuss the Grande Armee without mentioning its infamous retreat from Russia in 1812. Depicted vividly in an oil painting from 1826, this catastrophic event left an indelible mark on European history. The image captures the desolation and despair that engulfed Napoleon's troops as they faced harsh winter conditions and relentless attacks from Russian forces. Another striking portrayal shows Napoleons Grande Armee retreating from Russia in a color lithograph dated back to 1812. The chaotic scene depicted serves as a stark reminder of the immense challenges faced by these soldiers during their arduous journey home. However, not all moments associated with the they were marred by defeat or retreat. "Le Retour de L Ile d Elbe, " a furnishing fabric design inspired by Napoleon's return from exile in Elba to Nantes, symbolizes hope and resurgence amidst adversity. The Battle of Katzbach on 26 August 1813 stands out as one of many fierce encounters where bravery clashed with strategic brilliance. Adam von Bartsch's depiction immortalizes this intense engagement between French forces led by Napoleon and Prussian troops determined to defend their homeland. Similarly captured is another significant battle near Ostrovno on July 26th, 1812. In an artwork dating back to 1855, we witness firsthand how soldiers fought relentlessly for their cause despite overwhelming odds against them. Notable individuals also played crucial roles within this military powerhouse.