Patriotic War Collection (#2)

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

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 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

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

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

Napoleon Bonaparte before the burning City of Smolensk. Artist: Adam, Albrecht (1786-1862)
Napoleon Bonaparte before the burning City of Smolensk. Private Collection

Napoleon and his staff on a hill before the burning Moscow, 1812-1814. Private Collection

Marschall Mikhail Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino, 1912. Artist: Samokish, Nikolai Semyonovich (1860-1944)
Marschall Mikhail Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino, 1912. Private Collection

The Battle of Friedland on 14 June 1807. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
The Battle of Friedland on 14 June 1807. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Russian Cossacks in Paris, 1914, 1814-1815. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

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

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

Operation Barbarossa. The route of the 7th Infantry Division from Warsaw to Moscow, 1942. 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

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

Swedish Troops Assaulting the Town Gate of Leipzig, October 19, 1813, 1853. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

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

Letter of Emperor Alexander I to the military governor Nikolay Saltykov about the French invasion of Russia. Found in the Collection of Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus

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 Kulm on 30 August 1813. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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

Infantry of the Jeune Garde in 1812. Artist: Lami, Eugene Louis (1800-1890)
Infantry of the Jeune Garde in 1812. 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 Entry of the Allied Sovereigns into Leipzig on 19 October 1813. Artist: Anonymous, 19th century
The Entry of the Allied Sovereigns into Leipzig on 19 October 1813. Found in the collection of A. Pushkin Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

The Coalition army enters Paris on March 31, 1814, Early 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
The Coalition army enters Paris on March 31, 1814, Early 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

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

Napoleon at the Battle of Friedland. Artist: Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-1789)
Napoleon at the Battle of Friedland. From a private collection

Russian Life-Guards Regiment under command of Count Ostermann-Tolstoy, 1813. From a private collection

Prince Jozef Poniatowski, 1807. Artist: Anonymous
Prince Jozef Poniatowski, 1807. From a private collection

Death of Prince Jozef Poniatowski in the Battle of Leipzig, 1820. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Death of Prince Jozef Poniatowski in the Battle of Leipzig, 1820. From a private collection

Russian Life-Guards Regiment at the Battle of Kulm on 29 August 1813, ca 1813. Artist: Anonymous
Russian Life-Guards Regiment at the Battle of Kulm on 29 August 1813, ca 1813. 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

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"Patriotic War: A Glimpse into the Heroic Struggle" Step back in time and witness the epic moments of the Patriotic War, a battle that ignited fierce patriotism and unwavering bravery. Through captivating artworks like Napoleon Bonaparte on the Borodino Heights by Vereshchagin, we are transported to 1812, where history was etched with blood and sacrifice. The storming of a Redoubt by Wurttemberg troops at Borodino stands as an emblematic symbol of courage amidst chaos. The canvas depicts their relentless determination to defend their homeland against foreign invaders. Similarly, Kivshenko's masterpiece showcases the military council in Fili village near Moscow, highlighting strategic planning and unity during these tumultuous times. General Count Alexander Ostermann-Tolstoy's valiant presence at the Battle of Kulm reminds us of the indomitable spirit that coursed through every soldier's veins. His leadership exemplified resilience even in dire circumstances. Meanwhile, Samokish's portrayal captures Marschall Mikhail Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino—a moment frozen in time when decisions carried immense weight for both sides. Adam's depiction reveals Napoleon Bonaparte standing before Smolensk engulfed in flames—an eerie reminder of destruction left behind by war. On another note, Yermolov's portrait immortalizes General Alexei Yermolov—a figure whose strategic brilliance played a pivotal role throughout this historic conflict. The Battle near Ostrovno on July 26th is brought to life through vivid brushstrokes from 1855—depicting soldiers locked in combat as they fought relentlessly for their country’s freedom. Rahl’s artwork unveils General Vandamme’s capture at Kulm—a testament to how victory can sometimes be snatched away even from formidable forces. Lastly, "When the remnant of Guard was seen clearing a way for the Emperor, there was a rush.