French Invasion Of Russia Collection

The storming of a Redoubt by the Wurttemberg troops. Borodino 1812. Private Collection

History. France. The Treaty of Tilsit (now Sovetsk in Russia) in July, 1807 Meeting of Napoleon I of France
3434452 History. France. The Treaty of Tilsit (now Sovetsk in Russia) in July, 1807 Meeting of Napoleon I of France and Alexander I of Russia

Napoleon I at the Battle of Moskova (1812), 19th century (Epinal print)
XEE5027010 Napoleon I at the Battle of Moskova (1812), 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: Napoleon I at the Battle of Moskova (also Battle of Borodino) in 1812.).

Napoleon's Grande Armee retreating from Russia across the Beresina, 26-28 November 1812
543880 Napoleon's Grande Armee retreating from Russia across the Beresina, 26-28 November 1812. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

History. France. French First Empire. Napoleon Ist enters in Moscow (Russia) burning, 1812
2636331 History. France. French First Empire. Napoleon Ist enters in Moscow (Russia) burning, 1812.; Private Collection; (add.info.: France. 1er Empire. Illustration, France, vers 1900. Coll)

Napoleonic wars: campaign of Russia, the French troops in the city of Moscow. Engraving c.1812
AIS5388734 Napoleonic wars: campaign of Russia, the French troops in the city of Moscow. Engraving c.1812; Civica Raccolta Stampe Bertarelli, Milan, Italy.

Napoleon I during the Russian Campaign in 1812. During the advance towards Moscow
FGL5459850 Napoleon I during the Russian Campaign in 1812. During the advance towards Moscow, the French emperor confronted a troop of Cossacks. Lithograph of the time.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Napoleonic War, Russian Campaign, Battle of Moskova, (also Battle of Borodino)
DUV4205349 Napoleonic War, Russian Campaign, Battle of Moskova, (also Battle of Borodino): Napoleon I Bonaparte established in the Moscow Kremlin left the city burned by the Russians, 1812

Battle and capture of Smolensk, Russia in Nov 1812 by Napoleon (engraving)
1758785 Battle and capture of Smolensk, Russia in Nov 1812 by Napoleon (engraving); (add.info.: Battle and capture of Smolensk during napoleonic wars in Russia november 1812)

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

Cossacks in Hamburg, 18 March 1813, 1813. Artist: Suhr, Christoph (1771-1842)
Cossacks in Hamburg, 18 March 1813, 1813. From a private collection

The Battle of Mir on 9 July 1812. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

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 near Ostrovno on the morning of July 26th, 1812, 1855. Private Collection

Map of the Battle of Borodino, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746894 Map of the Battle of Borodino, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

An Episode of the Retreat from Moscow (engraving)
1610063 An Episode of the Retreat from Moscow (engraving) by Bellange, Joseph-Louis Hippolyte (1800-66) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Episode of the Retreat from Moscow)

Cossacks Attacking a squadron of the Guards of Honour
FIA5618125 Cossacks Attacking a squadron of the Guards of Honour by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the Passage of the Beresina, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746891 Map of the Passage of the Beresina, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Map of the Battles of Smolensko and Valtelina, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746895 Map of the Battles of Smolensko and Valtelina, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Portrait of Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov (1757-1818), 1814. Creator: Lawrence, Sir Thomas
Portrait of Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov (1757-1818), 1814. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

The Ural Cossacks Picket, 1812. Artist: Karneyev, Yegor
The Ural Cossacks Picket, 1812. 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

Alexander Zemlyanukhin, cossack of the Don Regiment, ca 1813. Artist: Anonymous
Alexander Zemlyanukhin, cossack of the Don Regiment, ca 1813. From a private collection

Ataman of Cossacks, 1818. Artist: Anonymous
Ataman of Cossacks, 1818. 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 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

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

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

Portrait of General Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov (1757-1818), 1813. Private Collection

Portrait of Field marshal Count Mikhail Barklay-de-Tolli (1761-1818), 1813. Private Collection

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

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

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

Cuirassier of the 1st Cuirassier Regiment, 1905. Private Collection

The wounded Cuirassier, 1830s. Private Collection

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"The French Invasion of Russia: A Tale of Triumph and Tragedy" In the summer of 1812, the world witnessed a clash of titans as Napoleon Bonaparte's grand army embarked on a daring campaign to conquer Russia. The storming of a Redoubt by the Wurttemberg troops at Borodino became an iconic moment in this monumental conflict, showcasing the sheer determination and bravery displayed by both sides. The Battle of Mir on July 9th further intensified the intensity of this war, with countless lives lost in pursuit of victory. As Marschall Mikhail Kutuzov prepared his forces before the Battle of Borodino in 1912, artist Samokish immortalized his stoic presence through his remarkable artwork. Napoleon Bonaparte himself stood witness to the burning City of Smolensk, captured forever by artist Adam's evocative brushstrokes. The Battle near Ostrovno on that fateful morning in July left indelible scars on both armies involved, illustrating the brutal nature and relentless struggle for dominance. Maps published by William Blackwood and Sons vividly depict key moments such as the Battle of Borodino and battles fought at Smolensko and Valtelina. These maps serve as historical artifacts that allow us to trace the movements and strategies employed during this tumultuous period. An Episode from Retreat from Moscow engraving encapsulates one aspect often overshadowed –the harrowing retreat faced by Napoleon's once-mighty army. Cossacks attacking a squadron highlight their formidable guerrilla tactics that proved devastating for their adversaries. The Passage of Beresina was another pivotal event etched into history; its map serves as a testament to survival amidst chaos. Meanwhile, portraits like Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence remind us that behind every battle are individuals whose destinies were intertwined with these historic events.