Na europejskich frontach wojen Imperium Rosyjskiego w XIX wieku … – aspekt militarny w twórczości wybranych rosyjskich malarzy epoki
On the European fronts of the wars of the Russian Empire in 19 th century – a military aspect in works of selected Russian artists of this period

Summary/Abstract: The article analyses the military themes present in Russian paintings of the 19 th century. The battle paintings under discussion underlined the heroism of the tsarist soldiers who participated in the multiple campaigns that Russia fought on land and at sea. They also glorified the governing elites for expanding the territory of the state. At the same time, the most important message conveyed through the canvases, which were commissioned most often by Russia’s rulers, was the might of the Russian Empire.

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