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Occupation russe à Paris (Russian Cossacks in Paris, 1814), 1814-1817. Creator: Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841)
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Occupation russe à Paris (Russian Cossacks in Paris, 1814), 1814-1817. Creator: Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841)
Occupation russe a Paris (Russian Cossacks in Paris, 1814), 1814-1817. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris
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Bivouac Cossack Cossack Army Cossacks Don Cossacks Georg Emanuel 1775 1841 Gouache On Paper Grande Armee Napoleon Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleonic Wars Napoleons Invasion Of Russia Opiz Patriotic War Russian Campaign Russian French War War Of Liberation Watercolour Gouache On Paper Musee Carnavalet
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This image, titled "Occupation russe à Paris (Russian Cossacks in Paris, 1814-1817)," is a testament to the historic encounter between the Russian Cossack army and the citizens of Paris during the Napoleonic Wars. Created by the German artist Georg Emanuel Opiz between 1814 and 1817, this gouache on paper work is a fine example of the Romantic genre and can be found in the esteemed collection of the Musee Carnavalet in Paris. The scene portrays a bivouac of Cossack soldiers, with their distinctive don horses, encamped in the heart of Paris. The Grande Armee, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, had been defeated in the Patriotic War of Russia, and the Cossacks, known for their fierce fighting skills, were among the occupying forces that entered the city. The Parisians, who had experienced the devastation of war, are depicted in the background, observing the Cossacks with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. Opiz masterfully captures the raw energy and power of the Cossacks, their horses rearing and ready for action. The artist's use of watercolour and gouache on paper creates a vivid and dynamic image, with intricate details that bring the scene to life. The contrast between the rugged Cossacks and the elegant Parisian architecture serves to highlight the disruption caused by the war. This work is a poignant reminder of the Napoleonic Wars and the impact they had on Europe. It also reflects the Romantic fascination with the exotic and the unknown, as the Cossacks, with their distinctive culture and military prowess, would have been a novelty to the Parisians. Today, it stands as a valuable historical document and a beautiful work of art that continues to captivate audiences.
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