The State Museum-Reserve Tsaritsyno opened the exhibition "Russia and France beginning of XIX century in the works of graphic and decorative art. It is the eve of the 200 th anniversary of the victory of Russia in the Patriotic War of 1812

The State Museum-Reserve Tsaritsyno opened the exhibition "Russia and France beginning of XIX century in the works of graphic and decorative art. It is the eve of the 200 th anniversary of Russia's victory in the war of 1812 and is dedicated to the Year of France in Russia.

The exhibition features works by graphic and decorative art as created under the direct impression of the historical events of the Napoleonic era and later, perfectly reflecting the abiding interest in the topic. In the engraving, in painting on porcelain, ceramics, glass presents a portrait of Alexander I, Field Marshal Mikhail Kutuzov, the Russian commanders and heroes of the War of 1812 - PI Bagration, MI Platov, AA Tuchkova , AP Ermolov, SG Volkonsky and others, Emperor Napoleon I and his marshals - I. Murat, M. Ney, L. Davoust, JB Bernadotte; battle scenes 1812; types the most famous of Napoleon's battles, such as Battlefield, the Battle of Friedland Battle of Wagram, Leipzig, etc., portraits of family members of Napoleon Bonaparte and many others.

The exhibition runs until June 28, 2010 year.

Source: tsaritsyno.net