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1815 Collection (page 7)

"1815: A Year of Heroism and Defiance" In the annals of history, 1815 stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of nations and individuals alike

Background image1815 Collection: Napoleon leaving the Island of Elba, 28th February 1815 (oil on canvas)

Napoleon leaving the Island of Elba, 28th February 1815 (oil on canvas)
956344 Napoleon leaving the Island of Elba, 28th February 1815 (oil on canvas) by Garneray, Ambroise-Louis (1783-1857); Chateau de Versailles

Background image1815 Collection: Experience de Degen au Champ de Mars, le 5 octobre 1815 (caricature) (engraving)

Experience de Degen au Champ de Mars, le 5 octobre 1815 (caricature) (engraving)
5228270 Experience de Degen au Champ de Mars, le 5 octobre 1815 (caricature) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experience de Degen au Champ de Mars)

Background image1815 Collection: Rentree de Napoleon aux Tuileries, le 20 mars 1815 (engraving)

Rentree de Napoleon aux Tuileries, le 20 mars 1815 (engraving)
5233168 Rentree de Napoleon aux Tuileries, le 20 mars 1815 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rentree de Napoleon aux Tuileries, le 20 mars 1815)

Background image1815 Collection: Maison Du Roy; Officier De Mousquetaires Noirs, 1815; Officiers De Cavalerie, 1815 (colour litho)

Maison Du Roy; Officier De Mousquetaires Noirs, 1815; Officiers De Cavalerie, 1815 (colour litho)
6007202 Maison Du Roy; Officier De Mousquetaires Noirs, 1815; Officiers De Cavalerie, 1815 (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1815 Collection: US Navy, Frigate, 1815 (colour litho)

US Navy, Frigate, 1815 (colour litho)
6028782 US Navy, Frigate, 1815 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: US Navy, Frigate, 1815)

Background image1815 Collection: The Eagles Flight, 1857 (oil on canvas)

The Eagles Flight, 1857 (oil on canvas)
1773372 The Eagles Flight, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Merle, Hugues (1823-81); 130x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background image1815 Collection: The Treaty of Vienna, 1815 (engraving)

The Treaty of Vienna, 1815 (engraving)
1594437 The Treaty of Vienna, 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Treaty of Vienna, 1815. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 19 December 1846)

Background image1815 Collection: The Moti Musjid in the Fort of Agra, c. 1815 (pencil and w / c)

The Moti Musjid in the Fort of Agra, c. 1815 (pencil and w / c)
1196927 The Moti Musjid in the Fort of Agra, c. 1815 (pencil and w/c) by Agra School, (19th century); 53.4x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background image1815 Collection: Interieur de Saint-Andre des Arts, lors de sa demolition en 1815 (engraving)

Interieur de Saint-Andre des Arts, lors de sa demolition en 1815 (engraving)
963384 Interieur de Saint-Andre des Arts, lors de sa demolition en 1815 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur de Saint-Andre des Arts)

Background image1815 Collection: English Dragoons, 1814-15 (engraving)

English Dragoons, 1814-15 (engraving)
957891 English Dragoons, 1814-15 (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Dragoons, 1814-15. Superior Officers and cavalryman)

Background image1815 Collection: Nannette Stocker, 33 inches high, John Hauptman, 36 inches high

Nannette Stocker, 33 inches high, John Hauptman, 36 inches high, exhibited in London 1815 (engraving)
1108381 Nannette Stocker, 33 inches high, John Hauptman, 36 inches high, exhibited in London 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nannette Stocker)

Background image1815 Collection: Battle of Waterloo (engraving)

Battle of Waterloo (engraving)
818733 Battle of Waterloo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Waterloo)

Background image1815 Collection: Chateau of Hougoumont: shows the dead being buried after the Battle (coloured engraving)

Chateau of Hougoumont: shows the dead being buried after the Battle (coloured engraving)
780325 Chateau of Hougoumont: shows the dead being buried after the Battle (coloured engraving) by Rouse, James (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Background image1815 Collection: Approach to the village of Waterloo, with the chapel of Waterloo seen in the distance

Approach to the village of Waterloo, with the chapel of Waterloo seen in the distance
780318 Approach to the village of Waterloo, with the chapel of Waterloo seen in the distance (coloured engraving) by Rouse

Background image1815 Collection: Flight of Buonaparte from the field of Waterloo accompanied by his guide, engr Rouse

Flight of Buonaparte from the field of Waterloo accompanied by his guide, engr Rouse
780315 Flight of Buonaparte from the field of Waterloo accompanied by his guide, engr Rouse, pub H. Colburn, 1816 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Background image1815 Collection: Skirt of the Foret of Soigne with a distant view of the village of Mont St Jean

Skirt of the Foret of Soigne with a distant view of the village of Mont St Jean
780313 Skirt of the Foret of Soigne with a distant view of the village of Mont St Jean (coloured engraving) by Rouse, James (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1815 Collection: The farm of La Haye Sainte (coloured engraving)

The farm of La Haye Sainte (coloured engraving)
780285 The farm of La Haye Sainte (coloured engraving) by Rouse, James (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centre for the British Army which was lost to the French half way through)

Background image1815 Collection: Brandenburgh House, in 1815 (engraving)

Brandenburgh House, in 1815 (engraving)
3637213 Brandenburgh House, in 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brandenburgh House, in 1815)

Background image1815 Collection: Deptford and Greenwich in 1815 (engraving)

Deptford and Greenwich in 1815 (engraving)
3637081 Deptford and Greenwich in 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deptford and Greenwich in 1815)

Background image1815 Collection: Robert Fulton (colour litho)

Robert Fulton (colour litho)
3643329 Robert Fulton (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Fulton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background image1815 Collection: Elephants with their mahout, c. 1815 (pencil & w / c heightened with white one paper)

Elephants with their mahout, c. 1815 (pencil & w / c heightened with white one paper)
3431753 Elephants with their mahout, c.1815 (pencil & w/c heightened with white one paper) by Anglo-Indian School, (19th century); 40.7x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1815 Collection: The Duke Of Wellington, Battle Of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho)

The Duke Of Wellington, Battle Of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho)
2797950 The Duke Of Wellington, Battle Of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke Of Wellington, Battle Of Waterloo, 1815)

Background image1815 Collection: Napoleon seeks rest in a roadside cottage after his defeat at Waterloo, engraved by J. D

Napoleon seeks rest in a roadside cottage after his defeat at Waterloo, engraved by J. D
STC418720 Napoleon seeks rest in a roadside cottage after his defeat at Waterloo, engraved by J.D. Cooper (engraving) by Stone

Background image1815 Collection: Portrait of William Smith (1769-1839) aged 69, frontispiece from

Portrait of William Smith (1769-1839) aged 69, frontispiece from
XJF347905 Portrait of William Smith (1769-1839) aged 69, frontispiece from Memoirs of William Smith by his nephew and pupil John Phillips, engraved by T.A. Dean (fl.1818-1850) pub

Background image1815 Collection: Study for Chelsea Pensioners Reading the Waterloo Dispatch

Study for Chelsea Pensioners Reading the Waterloo Dispatch
HSP198117 Study for Chelsea Pensioners Reading the Waterloo Dispatch, 1822 (oil on board) (see 10331) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Background image1815 Collection: Specimens of the Mosaics, from the Tomb of the Emperor, c. 1815 (pencil, pen, ink, w / c)

Specimens of the Mosaics, from the Tomb of the Emperor, c. 1815 (pencil, pen, ink, w / c)
1196925 Specimens of the Mosaics, from the Tomb of the Emperor, c. 1815 (pencil, pen, ink, w/c) by Agra School, (19th century); 53.4x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Background image1815 Collection: The Taj from the Garden, c. 1815 (encil, pen, grey ink, w / c)

The Taj from the Garden, c. 1815 (encil, pen, grey ink, w / c)
1196921 The Taj from the Garden, c. 1815 (encil, pen, grey ink, w/c) by Agra School, (19th century); 53.4x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background image1815 Collection: The White Marble Tomb of Seliem Chistie, c. 1815 (pencil, pen & ink, w / c)

The White Marble Tomb of Seliem Chistie, c. 1815 (pencil, pen & ink, w / c)
1196932 The White Marble Tomb of Seliem Chistie, c. 1815 (pencil, pen & ink, w/c) by Agra School, (19th century); 53.4x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background image1815 Collection: The Car of Cuthullin: The Car of War Comes on Like the Flame of Death

The Car of Cuthullin: The Car of War Comes on Like the Flame of Death
824226 The Car of Cuthullin: The Car of War Comes on Like the Flame of Death, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Cooper, Abraham (1787-1868); 64.1x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Car of Cuthullin)

Background image1815 Collection: Chelsea Pensioners reading the Waterloo Despatch, 1819 (oil on board)

Chelsea Pensioners reading the Waterloo Despatch, 1819 (oil on board)
1781585 Chelsea Pensioners reading the Waterloo Despatch, 1819 (oil on board) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841); 28x38 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

Background image1815 Collection: The Congress of Vienna, Sitting of the Plenipotentiaries of the Eight Powers who signed the Treaty

The Congress of Vienna, Sitting of the Plenipotentiaries of the Eight Powers who signed the Treaty of Paris
1608694 The Congress of Vienna, Sitting of the Plenipotentiaries of the Eight Powers who signed the Treaty of Paris, in 1815 (engraving) by Morin

Background image1815 Collection: The female waist at different periods (engraving)

The female waist at different periods (engraving)
5223880 The female waist at different periods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The female waist at different periods)

Background image1815 Collection: Depart de l ile d Elbe, 26 fevrier 1815 (engraving)

Depart de l ile d Elbe, 26 fevrier 1815 (engraving)
5233162 Depart de l ile d Elbe, 26 fevrier 1815 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depart de l ile d Elbe, 26 fevrier 1815)

Background image1815 Collection: Napoleons abdication in 1815 (colour litho)

Napoleons abdication in 1815 (colour litho)
3095719 Napoleons abdication in 1815 (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleons abdication in 1815)

Background image1815 Collection: Veuve Huteau-Pasquier, born in 1815 (b / w photo)

Veuve Huteau-Pasquier, born in 1815 (b / w photo)
3093565 Veuve Huteau-Pasquier, born in 1815 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veuve Huteau-Pasquier, born in 1815)

Background image1815 Collection: Napoleon au Bivouac (litho)

Napoleon au Bivouac (litho)
821110 Napoleon au Bivouac (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon au Bivouac. The Battle of Austerlitz (1805)

Background image1815 Collection: Duke of Wellington and his staff at Waterloo (engraving)

Duke of Wellington and his staff at Waterloo (engraving)
819131 Duke of Wellington and his staff at Waterloo (engraving) by Terry, G.W. (18th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Wellington and his staff at Waterloo)

Background image1815 Collection: Waterloo, 2pm, left of the British Line, pub. J. Booth, 1816 (engraving)

Waterloo, 2pm, left of the British Line, pub. J. Booth, 1816 (engraving)
780324 Waterloo, 2pm, left of the British Line, pub. J. Booth, 1816 (engraving) by Jones, George (1786-1869); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background image1815 Collection: Battle of Quatre Bras: The fall of the Duke of Brunswick, pub. J. Booth, 1816 (engraving)

Battle of Quatre Bras: The fall of the Duke of Brunswick, pub. J. Booth, 1816 (engraving)
780320 Battle of Quatre Bras: The fall of the Duke of Brunswick, pub. J. Booth, 1816 (engraving) by Jones, George (1786-1869); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background image1815 Collection: Waterloo 8pm, Centre of the British Line, pub J. Booth, 1816 (engraving)

Waterloo 8pm, Centre of the British Line, pub J. Booth, 1816 (engraving)
780309 Waterloo 8pm, Centre of the British Line, pub J. Booth, 1816 (engraving) by Jones, George (1786-1869); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background image1815 Collection: View of the cottage of Valette, with the road on the left leading to Frischermont

View of the cottage of Valette, with the road on the left leading to Frischermont
780286 View of the cottage of Valette, with the road on the left leading to Frischermont (coloured engraving) by Rouse, James (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

Background image1815 Collection: Two other views of La Belle Alliance (coloured engraving)

Two other views of La Belle Alliance (coloured engraving)
780283 Two other views of La Belle Alliance (coloured engraving) by Rouse, James (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Background image1815 Collection: Les Quatre Bras where the battle was fought on the 15th (coloured engraving)

Les Quatre Bras where the battle was fought on the 15th (coloured engraving)
780281 Les Quatre Bras where the battle was fought on the 15th (coloured engraving) by Rouse, James (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1815 Collection: Masked ball in the Redoutensaal of the Vienna Hofburg, c. 1815

Masked ball in the Redoutensaal of the Vienna Hofburg, c. 1815. Found in the collection of Vienna Museum

Background image1815 Collection: View of the old city of Edinburgh, 1815, from an original drawing by the Marchioness of

View of the old city of Edinburgh, 1815, from an original drawing by the Marchioness of Stafford. Date: 1815

Background image1815 Collection: CHARLES BUCK Nonconformist churchman. with his autograph Date: 1771 - 1815

CHARLES BUCK Nonconformist churchman. with his autograph Date: 1771 - 1815

Background image1815 Collection: Waterloo : a guide explains to tourists visiting the battlefield just where the actions

Waterloo : a guide explains to tourists visiting the battlefield just where the actions of the 1815 battle took place. Date: 1888




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"1815: A Year of Heroism and Defiance" In the annals of history, 1815 stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of nations and individuals alike. It was a year that witnessed one of the most significant battles in European history - The Battle of Waterloo. On that fateful day, June 18th, the Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo marked a turning point in Napoleon Bonaparte's ambitions for conquest. Despite their valiant efforts, they were no match for the combined forces led by Wellington and Blücher. Amongst those who fought with unwavering courage were the Scots Greys, whose charge echoed through time as an emblematic moment - "Scotland Forever. " Their gallant display during this battle forever etched their name into military lore. The Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont showcased another tale of bravery amidst chaos. As cannonballs thundered overhead, Highlanders stood firm against overwhelming odds, defending their position with unyielding determination. Meanwhile, on distant shores, Grace Darling embarked on her own heroic journey. Rowing alongside her father amidst treacherous waters off Northumberland's coast, she rescued survivors from a shipwreck - proving that heroism knows no bounds or gender. Back on land at St Helena Island resided Napoleon himself; his dreams shattered but his legacy immortalized. The map he once wielded now serving as a reminder that even great conquerors can be brought down by fate's hand. As we look back upon these events through time's lens, we are reminded not only of valor but also sacrifice. The British army advancing relentlessly towards victory at Waterloo demonstrated unparalleled unity and resilience against all odds. So let us remember 1815 as more than just numbers on paper; it was an era defined by extraordinary acts and unwavering resolve.