Maureen O'Leary American, b. 1965
Residents fled in carts and on foot, 2023
Oil on linen
20 x 14 inches (50.8 x 35.6 cm)
CT-11197
Napoleon’s grande armée entered the city of Moscow that Field Marshal Kutuzov had left undefended. Residents fled in carts and on foot as wounded Russian soldiers crossed the city going...
Napoleon’s grande armée entered the city of Moscow that Field Marshal Kutuzov had left undefended. Residents fled in carts and on foot as wounded Russian soldiers crossed the city going east. Polina and Natasha would soon be separated, but Polina swore to Natasha that she would leave the country, appear in the French camp, reach Napoleon and then kill him with her own hands.
Natasha swore to keep this a secret.
Retreating soldiers and fleeing Muscovites crowded the streets, many headed to safety on the Yaroslavl road. A black calèche led at the front of the line of wagons and people moved very slowly and set the pace for the entire evacuating procession, including the families of Polina and Natasha.
Natasha swore to keep this a secret.
Retreating soldiers and fleeing Muscovites crowded the streets, many headed to safety on the Yaroslavl road. A black calèche led at the front of the line of wagons and people moved very slowly and set the pace for the entire evacuating procession, including the families of Polina and Natasha.
