Description
George CRUIKSHANK (1792-1878), d’après Ivan TEREBENIOV (1780-1815).
"A peasant carrying off a French cannon into the Russian camp whilst the enemy had left it to go marauding in the village". Original engraving with polychrome watercolor highlights, inspired by an engraving by Ivan Terebeniov and using his legend. In the distance, a few small isbas and peasants fighting against soldiers of the Grande Armée, in front of which the peasant sets off the horses firing the cannon at full gallop. Publication dated June 8, 1813, by H. Humphrey, London, St James Street. H. 26.5 x W. 37 cm.
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George CRUIKSHANK (1792-1878), d’après Ivan TEREBENIOV (1780-1815).
