Mikhail Kutuzov Collection (#2)

Vyazma on August 30, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Vyazma on August 30, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Gzhatsk on September 5, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Gzhatsk on September 5, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Bivouac in Smolensk on 13 November 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Bivouac in Smolensk on 13 November 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Between Kirgaliczky and Suderva, 30 June 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Between Kirgaliczky and Suderva, 30 June 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Near the city of Polotsk on July 25, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Near the city of Polotsk on July 25, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

The Battle of Krasnoi on August 14, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
The Battle of Krasnoi on August 14, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Near Smarhon on December 3, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Near Smarhon on December 3, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Near Ostrovno on August 1, 1812, 1820s. Artist: Faber du Faur, Christian Wilhelm, von (1780-1857)
Near Ostrovno on August 1, 1812, 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Borodino War and History Museum, Moscow

Death of General Gudin at the Battle of Valutino, 1830s. Artist: Philippoteaux, Henri Felix Emmanuel (1815-1884)
Death of General Gudin at the Battle of Valutino, 1830s. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The French Army crossing the Daugava River on July 24, 1812, Mid 1820s. Artist: Adam, Albrecht (1786-1862)
The French Army crossing the Daugava River on July 24, 1812, Mid 1820s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Mikhail Kutuzov, Russian soldier, (1833-1834). Artist: Pyotr Basin
Mikhail Kutuzov, Russian soldier, (1833-1834). Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov (1745-1813) was appointed Commander-in-Chief of Russias armies on 17 August 1812

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"Mikhail Kutuzov: The Brilliant Strategist Who Outwitted Napoleon" Step into the tumultuous world of 19th-century Russia and witness the indomitable spirit of Marshal Mikhail Kutuzov. As depicted in Vasili Vasilyevich Vereshchagin's masterpiece, "Napoleon Bonaparte on the Borodino Heights, " we catch a glimpse of the fateful Battle of Borodino in 1812. Amidst the chaos and bloodshed, Kutuzov emerges as a formidable force. In another captivating artwork by Alexei Danilovich Kivshenko titled "The Military Council in Fili near Moscow, " we find Kutuzov surrounded by his trusted advisors, meticulously planning their next move against Napoleon's advancing army. His strategic brilliance shines through as he navigates this treacherous landscape with unwavering determination. Nikolai Semyonovich Samokish immortalizes Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino in his evocative painting from 1912. With an air of stoic resolve etched upon his face, Kutuzov stands tall amidst swirling clouds of uncertainty. He embodies resilience and courage that would inspire generations to come. Albrecht Adam's poignant portrayal captures Napoleon Bonaparte surveying the burning cityscape of Smolensk—a testament to both destruction and defiance, and is within these moments that one can truly appreciate how Kutuzov's tactical genius thwarted even history's greatest military mind. Sir Thomas Lawrence pays homage to Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov, whose leadership played an integral role alongside Kutuzov during these turbulent times. Their combined efforts formed an unbreakable bond that fortified Russian resistance against French aggression.