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Napoleon Bonaparte pursued by Cossacks, 1813
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Napoleon Bonaparte pursued by Cossacks, 1813
Napoleon Bonaparte escaping out of a window as the front door is smashed in by Russian Cossacks after the Battle of Leipzig, 1813. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor Syntax, T. Tegg, London, 1815
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by George Cruikshank in 1815, vividly portrays a pivotal moment in the Napoleonic Wars: Napoleon Bonaparte's daring escape from the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. The image depicts the legendary emperor, dressed in his military uniform, frantically fleeing through a window as a group of relentless Russian Cossacks smash in the door behind him. The Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of the Nations, was a significant turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. Held on October 16-19, 1813, the battle brought together the combined forces of the Sixth Coalition against the French army, resulting in a decisive victory for the Allies. With his forces defeated and his retreat route threatened, Napoleon was forced to make a hasty escape. This caricature, taken from 'The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem' by Doctor Syntax, offers a humorous yet insightful portrayal of the historic event. The intricate details and vibrant colours of the engraving bring the scene to life, capturing the chaos and intensity of the moment. The image serves as a testament to the enduring fascination with Napoleon Bonaparte and the Napoleonic Wars, as well as the artistic skill of George Cruikshank.
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