Major General A.P. Ermolov's counterattack on Raevsky's battery. Battle of Borodino

A.P. Ermolovs counterattack on the Raevsky Battery (Kurgan Height) became a turning point in the Battle of Borodino. Seeing the key position captured by the French around 11:00, Ermolov, on his own initiative, commanded the 3rd Battalion of the Ufa Infantry Regiment together with General A.I. Kutaisov. Having repelled the enemy, he recaptured the battery, receiving a wound.
This artwork is a dynamic portrayal of a historical battle scene, capturing the intensity and chaos of combat with striking precision. The central figure, a commanding Major General A.P. Ermolovs on horseback, charges forward with a sword raised high, leading his troops into the fray. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the drama and urgency, drawing attention to the intricate details of the soldiers’ uniforms and the tumultuous landscape. Scattered cannons and fallen debris in the foreground heighten the sense of disorder, while the background depicts a sprawling battlefield filled with advancing ranks. The artists skillful use of contrast and motion captures the essence of leadership and valor amidst adversity, making this piece not only a vivid representation of historical conflict but also a tribute to the courage and determination of those who fight. The sturdy frame and precise matting enhance its timeless and authoritative presence, making it a compelling focal point in any collection.
Publication:
И. Щелоков ежемесячный литературно-художественный журнал "Подъём" 2012. Воронеж "200 лет Бородинскому сражению" Леонид Колпаков "Олицетворение негасимой любви и памяти" (Историческая живопись Семёна Кожина) Тираж 3000 экз. ISSN 0130-8165 Стр.131-133
Цветнова Т.Е., Салахов Т.Т., Рожин А.И. Семён Кожин Simon Kozhin – М.: Творчество, 2015. – 302 с. Page 264
Joseph Arenas "Gloire & empire" n 77 La prise de la Grande redoute 1812 - France Paris Loire Offset Titoulet, 2018 ISSN 1774-8054 Page 44
Exhibition:
2012 Exhibition of painting, drawing, sculpture and icon painting of the fine art masters of Russia dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the victory in the 1812 Patriotic War, mounted in the State Geology Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences named after Vladimir Vernadsky, Moscow.
2016 «The Great People’s Country». Exhibition at Cultural Center «Ozerov House». (Kolomna)
2024 The exhibition "Tail-wind". Museum and exhibition complex "Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts of Sergey Andriaka". (Moscow).