CHY 4U1 – Image Analysis
The Age of Napoleon – The End of the Napoleonic Empire
Discussing the Illustration:
1) It may seem sad, but in a way this painting could be titled, “The End of the Age of the
French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire.” To understand why, you first need to
know that Napoleon’s armies conquered most of Europe. Name some of the nations
Napoleon either took over completely or defeated and forced into accepting his peace
terms.
2) In 1812, Napoleon led a huge army to war against the largest nation in Europe. Can you
name that nation?
3) At first, Napoleon marched deep into Russia. As he did, Russian troops fell back,
destroying farms, crops and killing farm animals. When Napoleon reached Moscow in
September, he found that the Russians had already set it in flames. This scene of
Napoleon’s army shows what the Russians hoped to accomplish by doing this. Can you
explain what the picture is showing?
4) From what you know about Napoleon, explain why this painting could be titled “The End of
the Age of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire.”