When was "Entry into Moscow," created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Entry into Moscow,"?

Entry into Moscow, is Gilt bronze, struck.

Is "Entry into Moscow," in the public domain?

Yes, Entry into Moscow, is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Entry into Moscow, 1812

Q: Who created "Entry into Moscow,"?

Entry into Moscow, was created by Bertrand Andrieu|Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet|baron Dominique Vivant Denon|Paris Mint in 19th century.

Bertrand Andrieu|Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet|baron Dominique Vivant Denon|Paris Mint

19th century

Medium

Gilt bronze, struck

Dimensions

Diameter: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)

Classification

Medals and Plaquettes

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Hon. Levi P. Morton, 1885

Accession Number

85.2.47

Art Historical Context

Behold the exquisite *Entry into Moscow, 1812*, a gilt bronze medal struck by the Paris Mint in the 19th century. This petite treasure, just 1 5/8 inches (4.1 cm) in diameter, captures a pivotal moment in Napoleon's Russian campaign: his triumphant entry into the Kremlin on September 14, 1812. Though a short-lived victory—followed by the infamous retreat amid fire and frost—this scene immortalizes French imperial ambition during the Napoleonic Wars, reflecting national pride and the era's fervor for commemorative art. Crafted by a stellar trio—engraver Bertrand Andrieu, designer Nicholas Guy ...

About the Artist

Bertrand Andrieu|Nicholas Guy Antoine Brenet|baron Dominique Vivant Denon|Paris Mint · 1761–1822

French, Bordeaux 1761–1822 Paris

Entry into Moscow, 1812

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