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Canvas Print : The Retreat from Moscow. Date: 1812
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The Retreat from Moscow. Date: 1812
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Media ID 20951475
© Mary Evans Picture Library
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the grandeur of history with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "The Retreat from Moscow. Date: 1812" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning artwork captures the poignant moment during the Napoleonic Wars when the French army, under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte, began its long and arduous journey back from Moscow in the face of overwhelming Russian forces. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring history to life in your home or office. Add a touch of timeless elegance and historical significance to your space with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
The Retreat from Moscow,
EDITORS COMMENTS
a poignant and historic image depicting the dismal scene of the French Army's withdrawal from Moscow during the disastrous 1812 campaign against Russia. This print, dated 1812, captures the desolation and despair that engulfed the once proud and mighty Grand Armee as it retreated from the Russian capital in the face of relentless Russian forces and the harsh Russian winter. The scene unfolds before us with a somber and haunting beauty. In the foreground, weary and emaciated soldiers trudge along, their faces etched with the lines of exhaustion and despair. Horses, once powerful and majestic, now weak and emaciated, follow closely behind. The once grand and colorful banners of the French army lie discarded on the ground, a testament to the devastating losses suffered during the campaign. In the background, the city of Moscow, once a symbol of Russian strength and resilience, is shrouded in smoke and darkness. The flames of the city, set ablaze by the retreating French army, cast an eerie glow over the scene. The winter landscape, with its barren trees and icy ground, adds to the sense of desolation and hopelessness. The Retreat from Moscow was a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, marking the beginning of the end for the French Empire. The disastrous campaign, which saw the loss of over 400,000 soldiers, left a deep and lasting impact on European history. This powerful and evocative image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of history.
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