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In the Year 1812 (The Retreat from Moscow) 1873 (oil on canvas)
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In the Year 1812 (The Retreat from Moscow) 1873 (oil on canvas)
DSA148302 In the Year 1812 (The Retreat from Moscow) 1873 (oil on canvas) by Pryanishnikov, Illarion Mikhailovich (1840-94); 67.5x102.5 cm; Odessa Fine Arts Museum, Ukraine; eOdessa Art Museum; Russian, out of copyright
Media ID 22352720
© Odessa Art Museum / Bridgeman Images
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In the Year 1812 (The Retreat from Moscow) captures the haunting aftermath of Napoleon's ill-fated invasion of Russia. Painted in 1873 by Russian artist Illarion Mikhailovich Pryanishnikov, this oil on canvas print is a poignant reminder of the brutal realities faced by soldiers during war. Measuring at 67.5x102.5 cm, the artwork now resides in the Odessa Fine Arts Museum in Ukraine, where it continues to captivate viewers with its evocative portrayal of despair and defeat. The painting belongs to the Peredvizhniki group, a renowned association of Russian realist artists who sought to depict social issues and historical events through their works. In this scene, we witness soldiers retreating through a harsh winter landscape, burdened by exhaustion and bitter cold. Their tattered uniforms offer little protection against nature's wrath as they trudge through deep snowdrifts with only pitchforks for support. Pryanishnikov masterfully conveys their suffering and desolation, capturing every detail with meticulous brushstrokes that bring forth an overwhelming sense of defeat. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are transported back to that fateful moment in history when Napoleon's grand ambitions were shattered amidst Russia's unforgiving winter. This print serves as a somber reminder not only of one military campaign but also of the countless lives forever altered by war's relentless grip.
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