Artist(s):

Adam, Victor (1801-1866)

Composed Title English:

The Retreat from Russia, 3 November 1812.

Inscribed Title:

RETRAITE DE RUSSIE. || 3 Novembre 1812.

Inscription:

Composé et lith. par V. Adam // A Paris chez Jeannin Place du Louvre, 20 // Imp. Lemercier, Benard & Cie.

Description:

French retreating from Russia, losing men to cold, undernourishment and fatigue. Chaotic scene. There seems to be arguments. Diagonal grey lines indicate (underline) the oppressive conditions: cold, wind, rain & snow.

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