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The Retreat of Napoleons Army from Russia in 1812, 1826 (oil on canvas)
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The Retreat of Napoleons Army from Russia in 1812, 1826 (oil on canvas)
3366999 The Retreat of Napoleons Army from Russia in 1812, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); 127.6x162.6 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: In the winter of 1812, Napoleons starving army retreated from Moscow under harrowing conditions, pursued by the Russian army amid a paralyzing cold. General Ney on horseback leads the troops to safety. Ary Scheffer was a close friend of Neys son.)
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The Retreat of Napoleon's Army from Russia in 1812 - A Desperate Struggle for Survival
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. This powerful oil painting by Ary Scheffer depicts the haunting scene of Napoleon's army retreating from Moscow in the winter of 1812. The canvas captures the harrowing conditions faced by the soldiers as they battled starvation, bitter cold, and relentless pursuit by the Russian army. At the forefront of this chaotic retreat is General Ney on horseback, leading his troops through treacherous terrain towards safety. With fallen comrades scattered around him, Ney embodies both determination and despair as he navigates through a landscape ravaged by war. Scheffer's close friendship with Ney's son lends a personal touch to this artwork, adding an intimate connection to one of history's most infamous military campaigns. Through meticulous brushstrokes and expert use of light and shadow, Scheffer conveys not only physical suffering but also emotional turmoil experienced by those caught up in this disastrous campaign. "The Retreat of Napoleon's Army from Russia" serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences that war inflicts upon humanity. It portrays scenes of peasants enduring unimaginable hardships alongside injured soldiers desperately seeking medical attention amidst freezing temperatures. This painting stands as a testament to human resilience in times of great adversity while simultaneously highlighting the tragic cost paid by those involved. It invites viewers to reflect on themes such as sacrifice, survival, and ultimately serves as a cautionary tale against imperial ambitions that lead nations into ruin.
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