Maureen O'Leary American, b. 1965
Prince Andrei wrote history., 2021-23
Oil on linen
20 x 14 inches (50.8 x 35.6 cm)
CT-11213
Viazemsky hoped to hear of the progress of Prince Andrei’s writing. The two met on the steps of the house and walked together across the estate, past the beekeeper and...
Viazemsky hoped to hear of the progress of Prince Andrei’s writing. The two met on the steps of the house and walked together across the estate, past the beekeeper and the pond.
Viazemsky and Prince Andrei talked of the Napoleonic wars and their memories, and Viazemsky grew troubled at the challenge Prince Andrei faced in writing history.
“I hope your work will tell what the officers have to say about the battles of 1812 and of the feeling that pervaded the time. I fear someone who was not there might try to write of Borodino and do it poorly.”
Prince Andrei nodded with seriousness that such bad things were quite possible. He was glad to be talking with his passionate friend of the writing that was so dear to him.
Viazemsky and Prince Andrei talked of the Napoleonic wars and their memories, and Viazemsky grew troubled at the challenge Prince Andrei faced in writing history.
“I hope your work will tell what the officers have to say about the battles of 1812 and of the feeling that pervaded the time. I fear someone who was not there might try to write of Borodino and do it poorly.”
Prince Andrei nodded with seriousness that such bad things were quite possible. He was glad to be talking with his passionate friend of the writing that was so dear to him.
