So, Its The 210th Anniversary Of The War Of 1812 And The Battle Of Borodino!

So, it’s the 210th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the Battle of Borodino!

The annual reconstruction this year was absolutely superb in terms of it’s heart-fullness and professionalism. So much effort was put into the preparation and final performance. I adore the work of historical reconstructors with all my heart and they’ve surpassed themselves, undeniably.

Today I’d love to show you another small compilation of photos that depicts all the colours of the jubilee Borodino! ❤️💙💚💛

And here’s another piece of an enormous cake that was the main reconstruction few days ago - a cavalry scramble between various regiments of Russian and French sides!

It was quite hard to download but I hope its beauty redeems it all. ✨

Hey, Austrian Neighbor! I love your art, both visual and written! Have a virtual hug 🤗

Awwww, Vielen Dank! 🥺❤️🤍

*hugs back tightly*

I try my best to defend the honour of all those wonderful people. 🇦🇹

Metternich: All in all, a 100% successful trip.

Schwarzenberg: We lost Blücher and Wellington along the way.

Metternich: As I said. All in all, a 100% successful trip!

I love flower paintings very much, but I don't like painting flowers.

Awww! 🥺

That’s so sweet! Your support is exceptional, many thanks and hugs to you~ 🤲❤️🤍

"The disease was getting worse with every passing hour, and all the efforts of doctors allowed to avoid death only for a while. On October 15, after a quarter past nine in the evening, the earthly life of our Prince came to an end. He died in the arms of his elder brother, who hurried to join him; in the presence of his wife, his younger sister Eleanore, his niece Theresa, Princess von Lobkowitz, his two younger sons, his inner circle and servants - in all the fullness of condolences, love and loyalty that this earthly realm can grant us. His eldest son, Prince Frederick, summoned from a distant land of Hungary, where his service kept him, could not be present at this sad but sacred moment. The news of what had occurred caught him by surprise in the middle of his journey through Bohemia.

In what place should the Prince's body have rested? Reverence for the glory he had won and love for the Fatherland argued about it on the day of his death..."

Today is the 202nd anniversary of field-marshal Schwarzenberg’s death and I thought that the only right thing to do was to depict him with his admirable wife, Maria Anna, Marianna or - simply but with much-much-much love - Nani, whom prince Karl loved with all of his heart and soul.

(Perhaps, there is too much ancient pathos but it was done with much respect towards both of them. 🏛️🕊️)

Every time I start thinking about the fate of this wonderful family, it brings tears to my eyes. They were blessed with incredibly deep feelings but didn’t have enough time to enjoy them together peacefully…

But they still had some! And that’s the most important thing to know. 🌺