Three plaster bas-reliefs, after Count Feodor Tolstoy, 19th Century

octagonal, the centre of each with a classical medallion, inscribed across the base with the title in Cyrillic: Rodomysl, Flight of Napoleon, and Battle of Borodino

Rodomysl: The signature inscription on white plaster frame is rubbed and appears to have a small area of discolouration due to restoration. Borodino: The title is with yellowing and some very minor losses to Cyrillic letters "B", "A" and "A". The lower left of the white plaster frame with signs of restoration. Flight of Napoleon: there is a shallow chip to the top edge of the white plaster frame. All three reliefs are framed and behind glass, unexamined out of frame.
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"...I was bold enough to depict in these medals the most important events of 1812, 1813, 1814 and pass on to our descendants some of the subtle emotions which spilled forth from my heart..." Count F. Tolstoy, Memoirs, 1814

After the Russian victory at the battle of Leipzig count Feodor Tolstoy (1783-1873) was inspired to create a series of medallions devoted to the major battles of the Napoleonic Wars. The Empire-style medallions became extremely popular not only in Russia but also in Europe and as a result Tolstoy was elected member of all major Academies of Art in Europe.