14 December, 1812, Marshal Ney made his final stand against Platov on the bridge across the Neman River. The last day of the Campaign of 1812, thus, eternalized him as "the last of the ‘Grande Armée' who left the Russian territory." (Abbott)

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A mere coincidence: I had 2 American visitors on my tour this afternoon and, somehow, we ended up talking about the war of 1812. ⚓

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British Prime Minister William Pitt the younger and Napolean depicted in 1812

210 years on the rivalry is just as fierce

COME ON

Looking forward to this one immensely



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The Immaculate Conception by Sassoferrato (c.1640-50) which was commissioned by the Benedictine monks of San Pietro in Perugia. It was looted by the French in 1812 and today resides in

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【当棚の紹介】
パイウエストな1812年から1820年代、ジゴ袖の30年代、釣鐘からクリノリンへと進む4-50年代、オートクチュールな60-70年代、引裾からバッスル、エレファントスリーブの80-90年代まで80年のフランス服飾史の生き証人、手付彩色のプレートです。神保町passageお立寄の際はぜひお眺めを!

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The Patriotic War of 1812, which he had failed to forestall, served as a turning point in his personal life and political career.
Napoleon, who perceived him as likeable but deceptive, insisted to his envoy Balshov that Russia’s had triggered his invasion.

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Giacomo Trecourt (Bergamo, August 22, 1812 - Pavia, May 15, 1882) was an Italian painter...

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Bored Ape Yacht Club sold for 57 WETH ($68,230)

Previously sold for 58 ETH ($68,839)
Collection:
Floor Price: 58.47

https://t.co/TRJvBwwrSi

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フランシスコ・デ・ゴヤ『鍛冶屋』1812-1816年 フリック・コレクション

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National Anthem Stars Spangled Banner September 13-14, 1814: 19 powerful warships armed with rockets attacked Baltimore, Maryland’s Fort McHenry. American Francis Scott Key was on a truce ship where he observed the bombardment. 1/

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Day 1812 - Hope
There is hope, and there is some color coming back into the world
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Thank you ALL so much for sticking with me! I hope you enjoyed "reading" it as much as I loved drawing it. It might not be a full happy end, but they might get there in time.

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One of the 80 fashion plates I'm presently restoring for a project. Hailing from 1812, this depicts a “Short pelisse of deep lilac, shot with white" with loop crossings and Spanish buttons, a bear muff, a helmet with a laurel wreath and white feathers.

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