Polish Russian War Collection

Polish Prometheus or Allegory of Vanquished Poland, 1831. Creator: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Polish Prometheus or Allegory of Vanquished Poland, 1831. Found in the Collection of the Societe historique et litteraire polonaise, Paris

Suvorov before Praga, a suburb of Warsaw, 1797. Creator: Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801)
Suvorov before Praga, a suburb of Warsaw, 1797. Private Collection

The battle of Olszynka Grochowska, February 25, 1831, 1831. Creator: Wunder, Georg Benedikt (1786-1858)
The battle of Olszynka Grochowska, February 25, 1831, 1831. Private Collection

Tadeusz Kosciuszko after the Battle of Raclawice, 1888. Creator: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
Tadeusz Kosciuszko after the Battle of Raclawice, 1888. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Kosciusko and the Polish Nobles obtaining their Liberty by the generosity of the Emperor... 1801
Kosciusko and the Polish Nobles obtaining their Liberty by the generosity of the Emperor Paul I, 1801. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

The Battle of Raclawice on 4 April 1794, 1841. Creator: Pilinski, Adam (1810-1887)
The Battle of Raclawice on 4 April 1794, 1841. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

The Emperor of Russia relieving Poland, 1855. Creator: Cham (Amedé
The Emperor of Russia relieving Poland, 1855. Private Collection

Portrait of Wincenty Matuszewicz (1801-1830). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Wincenty Matuszewicz (1801-1830). Private Collection

Portrait of Antonina Tomaszewska (1814-1883), c. 1850. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Antonina Tomaszewska (1814-1883), c. 1850. Private Collection

Map of Russia and Poland, 1832. Creator: Arrowsmith, John (1790-1873)
Map of Russia and Poland, 1832. Private Collection

Heroism of the Polish mothers during convoying their children to Russia, 1832. Artist
Heroism of the Polish mothers during convoying their children to Russia, 1832. From a private collection

General Jozef Dwernicki (1779-1857), 1831. Artist: Anonymous
General Jozef Dwernicki (1779-1857), 1831. From a private collection

Jan Zygmunt Skrzynecki (1787-1860), 1831. Private Collection

The Polish Army 1831: The National Guard (Garde nationale), 1831. Private Collection

The Polish Army 1831: Cracuses, 1831. Private Collection

The Polish Army 1831: Artillery, 1831. Private Collection

The Polish Army 1831: Horse Chasseurs (Chasseurs a cheval), 1831. Private Collection

The Polish Army 1831: Uhlans of the 1st Pulk, 1831. Private Collection

The Polish Army 1831: Uhlans of the 2nd Pulk, 1831. Private Collection

The Polish Army 1831: Chasseurs, 1831. Private Collection

The Polish Army 1831: Grenadier, 1831. Private Collection

The Polish Army 1831: Uhlans of the 3rd Pulk, 1831. Private Collection

The Polish Army 1831: Uhlans of the 4th Pulk, 1831. Private Collection

The Polish Army 1831: Adjutant general, 1831. Private Collection

Entry of Boleslaw the Brave into Kiev, Late 18th century. Private Collection

The Polish army removes the enemy entrenchments, 1835. Private Collection

Russian grenadiers attacked by Polish Uhlans, 1835. Private Collection

Russian prisoners, 1835. Private Collection

The return of squads of Polish army from Wierzbno, 1831. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Fight between Russian hussars and Polish insurgents, 1835. Private Collection

Attack on a Russian battery, 1835. Private Collection

The Polish army at the Battle of Olszynka Grochowska, 1835. Private Collection

Bivouac of the Polish soldiers of the Kosciuszko Uprising, 1800. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

The hussars on the attack during the storming of Warsaw on September 1831, 1872. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Arrival of the Polish regiments to Warsaw, 1831. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Fire of the Warsaw Arsenal, 1831. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Self-Portrait in insurgent dress, 1842. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Polonia. Allegory of the November Uprising, 1831. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Battle of Praga, 1831, c. 1831. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

The battle of Olszynka Grochowska, February 25, 1831, 1886. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Entry of Boleslaw the Brave into Kiev. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Ivan Susanin receives a vision of Mikhail Fyodorovich, 1906. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Ivan Susanin receives a vision of Mikhail Fyodorovich, 1906. Private Collection

Ivan Susanin. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Ivan Susanin. Private Collection

Parade Celebrating the End of Military Action in the Kingdom of Poland on Tsaritsa Meadow in St Pete Artist
Parade Celebrating the End of Military Action in the Kingdom of Poland on Tsaritsa Meadow in St Petersburg on 6 october 1831, 1833-1835. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St

Outbreak of the Polish Revolution in Warsaw on November 1830. Artist: Wunder, Georg Benedikt (1786-1858)
Outbreak of the Polish Revolution in Warsaw on November 1830. From a private collection

Jan Zygmunt Skrzynecki (1786-1860), 1831. Artist: Anonymous
Jan Zygmunt Skrzynecki (1786-1860), 1831. From a private collection

Tnie chwacko tega kosa, 1831. Artist: Anonymous
Tnie chwacko tega kosa, 1831. From a private collection

The Last Ten of the 4th Regiment, 1831. Artist: Anonymous
The Last Ten of the 4th Regiment, 1831. From a private collection

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"The Polish-Russian War: A Tale of Heroism and Struggle" In the year 1830, Poland stood at a crossroads, torn between its desire for independence and the might of the Russian Empire. As tensions escalated, the Emperor of Russia made his move, seeking to quell any notions of rebellion within Polish borders. Amidst this backdrop, we catch a glimpse into the lives of those affected by this tumultuous conflict. The portraits of Wincenty Matuszewicz and Antonina Tomaszewska serve as haunting reminders of individuals caught in the midst of war's relentless grip. Their faces tell stories untold - resilience etched upon their features. A map from 1832 reveals the vast expanse over which battles were fought - a battleground where dreams clashed with reality. Yet amidst chaos, there emerged tales that would forever be etched in history. The heroism displayed by Polish mothers as they convoyed their children to Russia speaks volumes about sacrifice and unwavering love. General Jozef Dwernicki stands tall among these brave souls; his leadership guiding troops through treacherous terrain. Jan Zygmunt Skrzynecki too played an instrumental role in shaping Poland's destiny during these turbulent times. The Polish Army itself was a force to be reckoned with - united under one banner against all odds. From the National Guard to Cracuses, Artillery to Horse Chasseurs and Uhlans of the 1st Pulk; each division showcased unwavering determination and unyielding spirit. As we look back on this chapter in history, let us remember those who fought valiantly for freedom against insurmountable odds. The echoes of their bravery resonate even today – reminding us that even in darkness, hope can prevail.