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Moscow Fire 15 / 09 / 1812 The governor of the city, Count Rostopchina
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Moscow Fire 15 / 09 / 1812 The governor of the city, Count Rostopchina
JLJ4575238 Moscow Fire 15/09/1812 The governor of the city, Count Rostopchina, burned the city as Napoleon I arrived. Drawing in brown ink, wash, pen, pencil and gouache by Antoine Jean Gros (1771-1835) 1812 Dim. 0, 57x0, 84 m Paris, musee du Louvre by Gros, Antoine Jean (1771-1835); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Moscow Fire 15/09/1812 The governor of the city, Count Rostopchina, burned the city as Napoleon I arrived. Drawing in brown ink, wash, pen, pencil and gouache by Antoine Jean Gros (1771-1835) 1812 Dim. 0, 57x0, 84 m Paris, musee du Louvre); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the Moscow Fire of 15th September 1812. The governor of the city, Count Rostopchina, is depicted here as he sets fire to Moscow upon Napoleon I's arrival. Created by Antoine Jean Gros in 1812, this drawing showcases his mastery of various mediums such as brown ink, wash, pen, pencil, and gouache. The composition exudes chaos and destruction as flames engulf the once majestic cityscape. The intensity of the inferno is palpable through Gros' skilled use of shading and texture. As we gaze at this artwork displayed at Paris' Musee du Louvre with dimensions measuring 0.57x0.84 meters, it transports us back to that fateful day when Russia fought against French invasion during the Napoleonic War. This piece not only serves as a visual representation of historical events but also highlights the power art holds in preserving significant moments for generations to come. It reminds us of the devastating consequences war can have on cities and its inhabitants while showcasing Gros' ability to capture emotion through his brushstrokes. As we delve into this image from Fine Art Finder courtesy of Photo Josse, we are reminded that history is not just confined within textbooks but can be experienced through artistic expressions like this one – an evocative testament to human resilience amidst turmoil.
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