The result of Napoleon's campaign to Russia

A large historical picture about the events of November 1812 — the crossing of Napoleon's Grand Army through the Berezina River. The picture bears the allegorical character of memories of the past, expressed in the hussar of the French army in the foreground. He looks into the past, recalling the most grandiose episodes of his life. Today, among the surviving soldiers, he is participating in the crossing that marked the finish point in the achievements of the past, but the glory of his battles is forever in history! The canvas faithfully depicts the crossing of the remnants of Napoleon's army; the picture is historically true and has a deep philosophical meaning.

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