RUSSIA - "Retreat from Russia". 19th century. Engraved by Dubouchet, after a painting by Nicolas Toussaint CHARLET. Wove paper. Printed by Fugère, Lyon. Margins. In this tragic image, Charlet illustrates the end of Napoleon's Russian campaign, which began in 1812 with the assault on this gigantic empire. The venture ended in failure and a murderous retreat by the Grande Armée during the winter, during which more than 300,000 French soldiers died, victims of the cold and enemy assaults. 36.3 x 48.5 cm. Condition A (slight traces of handling in the margins with slightly sunned edges, otherwise good condition).