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The retreat from Moscow, Passage of the Berezyna (engraving)
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The retreat from Moscow, Passage of the Berezyna (engraving)
969345 The retreat from Moscow, Passage of the Berezyna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The retreat from Moscow, Passage of the Berezyna. Illustration for The National and Domestic History of England by W Hs Aubrey (Hagger, c 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Moscow Napoleon Passage Retreat
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The Retreat from Moscow, Passage of the Berezyna - A Glimpse into Napoleon's Ill-Fated Campaign
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This engraving, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, offers a poignant glimpse into one of history's most disastrous military campaigns. Depicting "The Retreat from Moscow" and specifically the harrowing "Passage of the Berezyna" this print captures a pivotal moment during Napoleon Bonaparte's ill-fated invasion of Russia. As winter tightened its grip on the French army in 1812, their retreat from Moscow became a desperate struggle for survival. The treacherous crossing over the frozen river Berezina proved to be a defining moment in this tragic saga. In this scene, we witness soldiers braving freezing temperatures and battling against exhaustion as they attempt to escape across makeshift bridges while being pursued by Russian forces. The engraving is not only historically significant but also visually striking. Through meticulous detail and skilled craftsmanship, it transports us back to that fateful period when Europe trembled under Napoleon's ambitions. This particular image was originally commissioned as an illustration for W Hs Aubrey's "The National and Domestic History of England" published around 1880. Thanks to digital restoration techniques applied to this artwork, we can now appreciate its intricate details with enhanced clarity. Preserved within private collections until now, this print serves as both a testament to human resilience amidst adversity and a reminder of the devastating consequences that often accompany unchecked ambition.
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