MOSHKOV, V. I. Battle of Leipzig on 6 October 1813

MOSHKOV, V. I.

1792, Moscow - 1839, Astrakhan

Battle of Leipzig on 6 October 1813

1815

oil on canvas. 124,5 х 237
Ж-5484
Received in 1923 from the Academy of Arts

Location in museum The Stroganov Palace Open the panorama of the hall in the virtual tour
The Large Stroganova's Study
Period Early 19th century
CategoryBattle Scenes
Keywords The Epoch of Alexander I (1801-1825) | The Patriotic War of 1812 | Servicemen | military clothing | war | autumn | Horses | Weapon
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- 1812 in Works of Art from the Collection of the Russian Museum
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The battle fought at Leipzig in Saxony on 6 October 1813, which is also called the “Battle of the Nations”, is one of the largest in world history. In this battle, Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by the unified armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden, who comprised the anti-Napoleon Sixth Coalition, which also included Great Britain, Spain, and Portugal. The victory at Leipzig led to Napoleon losing his last allies and put before him a Europe united against him. The canvas was painted by Vladimir Moshkov at a time when memories of this grandiose battle were still fresh. Upon examining this painting by the recent graduate of the Academy, the Academic Council awarded him the title of Academician.

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