1805 Collection (#24)

Capture of Ulm
Napoleon takes Ulm : his opponent, general Mack, surrenders and is later court-martialled

Napoleon Meets Franz II
After the defeat of Austerlitz, Austrian emperor sues for peace : he meets Napoleon at Saruschitz, and the Treaty of Pressburg follows

Deroi at Lovers
Lieutenant-general Deroi defeats the Austrians at the battle of Lovers, dislodging them from an almost impregnable position in a mountain defile

Delort at Austerlitz
The cavalry charge of colonels A A Delort is one of the turning-points in this battle in which Napoleon defeated two other emperors, of Russia and Austria

Death of Nelson
The fatal wounding of Admiral Nelson : a popular representation of the time

Trafalgar / French Loss
The sinking of Admiral Villeneuves flagship

Schiller (Graff)
JOHANN CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH SCHILLER German writer in 1786

Schiller (Miniature)
Johann Christoph Friedrich German Writer

J C F Schiller (Bauer)
Johann Christoph Friedrich German Writer

Trafalgar / Stanfield / 1805
The Battle of Trafalgar

Trafalgar / Nelson`s Chase
Nelson chases after the French fleet

Death / Magon / Trafalgar
The death of Admiral Magon at the Battle of Trafalgar

Death / Nelson / Davis / Col
The death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar

Trafalgar / From Stanfield
The Battle of Trafalgar and the victory of Lord Nelson over the combined French and Spanish fleets

At the Channel 1805
INVASION PLANS - Contemplating England across the Straits of Dover, he thinks that with a superior navy - or a tunnel - he could be in London in four days !

Napoleon I Shopping
He goes, incognito, to the shops of the rue Saint-Denis, Paris, to check on the prices he is quoted for the furnishing of his house

Talk with Peasant Woman
Incognito, he asks a peasant woman of Tarare, near Lyon, isn t Napoleon like any other tyrant ? - No, because they chose him, whereas the old kings were forced on them

Napoleon (Bruckner)
NAPOLEON I circa 1805

Lincolns Inn Fields 1805
A picturesque view of Lincolns Inn Fields and its surrounding area

Thomas Matthews / Hornet
Thomas Matthews, actor

Randall V Martin T Baker
A fight between Jack Randall and Martin the Baker

Britannia / Corbould
Britannia/Corbould

French Action Toys C1805
French action toys from a catalogue

Various French Toys
Various toys from a French catalogue

Mechanical Carriage Toy
A French mechanical carriage

Nelson Pensive
HORATIO, LORD NELSON in pensive mood

Nelson in Miniature
Horatio, Lord Nelson

Nelson in Profile
HORATIO, LORD NELSON in profile

Nelson in his Cabin
HORATIO, LORD NELSON in his cabin before a battle

Lord Nelson / Fs Abbot
HORATIO, LORD NELSON British naval officer

Malaysia / Penang 1805
Burmah Temple on Penang, formerly Prince of Wales Island

Insects / Beetles / Hercules
Hercules Beetle - Scarabeus (also known as Scarab Beetle)

William Rowan Hamilton
Sir WILLIAM ROWAN HAMILTON Irish mathematician and Astronomer Royal of Ireland

Brighton Pavilion 1805
A general view of the original Brighton Pavilion

BURNES (1805 - 1841)
SIR ALEXANDER BURNES - Scottish traveller and diplomat in India. Here he is in the costume of Bokhara

S Wilberforce / Vfair 1869
SAMUEL WILBERFORCE bishop of Oxford and of Winchester, noted opponent of Darwins theory of natural selection

Shaman of Yakutia, Siberia
A Shaman of Yakutia, Siberia, calls on the tribal deities to heal a sick man

William Paley, clergyman, philosopher and utilitarian
William Paley, British clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher and utilitarian. He became Archdeacon of Carlisle in 1782

NELSON (1758 - 1805)
HORATIO, Lord NELSON Showing his empty right sleeve

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In the year 1805, amidst the tumultuous Napoleonic era, Admiral Nelson stood resolute on the deck of his flagship, H. M. S. Victory. With unwavering determination, he meticulously outlined his battle plans for Trafalgar, a momentous clash that would forever shape history. As the sun set on that fateful day in October, Nelson's signal fluttered high above the ship: "England Expects. " These two words encapsulated not only his unwavering faith in his men but also their indomitable spirit as they prepared to face Napoleon's formidable fleet. The Battle of Trafalgar unfolded with relentless intensity. The French uniforms during this time were vividly captured by 19th-century French engravings - symbols of both grandeur and impending danger. Yet it was Nelson's strategic brilliance that ultimately prevailed. Tragically, victory came at a great cost. The death of Nelson reverberated across nations and oceans alike. In West's poignant depiction, we witness the solemn farewell between Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar - an emotional testament to their unyielding bond forged through countless battles. Meanwhile, across borders and political landscapes, James Gillray's satirical etching titled "The Plumb-pudding in danger" offered a biting commentary on Napoleon's peace overture to British Prime Minister William Pitt. It depicted them carving up the world like epicurean statesmen indulging in an extravagant feast – highlighting both power struggles and diplomatic intricacies of those times. Amidst these historical events lies a glimpse into daily life aboard H. M. S Victory; we find ourselves transported into Nelson's cabin where he sought solace amidst chaos. Here he strategized while contemplating his next move – a testament to leadership under pressure. And so it was that 1805 became etched into history as a pivotal year when heroes clashed upon treacherous seas.