1815 Collection (page 9)

The Field of Waterloo the Morning after the Battle
The Field of Waterloo as it appeared the Morning after the Memorable Battle of the 18th June 1815.Coloured aquatint by M Dubourg after John Heaviside Clark, published by Edward Orme, Bond Street

Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Troopers sword, 1814 (c); blade is stamped with the makers name, I Gill; the original hatchet blade made this Pattern useless for thrusting

Pattern 1796, Light Cavalry Officers sword, 15th Hussars.Blade is curved and fullered with engraved decoration in the linear style typical of the period, the decoration includes floral designs

CONGRESS OF VIENNA, 1815. Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich, Czar Alexander I, a Prussian delegate

Wellingtons HQ at Waterloo, Belgium
Wellingtons Headquarters during the Battle of Waterloo - now the Post Office. Date: circa 1906

Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich
CONGRESS OF VIENNA, 1815. Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich, Czar Alexander I, a Prussian delegate

First geological map of Britain, 1815 C016 / 5681
First geological map of Britain, detail of the South East of England (figure 6). This map was published in 1815 by British geologist William Smith (1769-1839)

First geological map of Britain, 1815 C016 / 5680
First geological map of Britain showing a detail of the north west coast. This map was published in 1815 by British geologist William Smith (1769-1839)

Soldier of the Yusufzai Tribe, Afghanistan
A soldier of the Yusufzai (also Youssofzay, Yousafzai, Esapzey, Yousufi, Eusofzye or Yusufi), one of the largest Pashtun tribes

Congress of Vienna, ending the Napoleonic Wars, 1814-1815
European statesmen meeting at the Congress of Vienna to close the Napoleonic Wars, 1815. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a 19th-century painting

Sheffield Workhouse Token, 1815
A one penny workhouse token of the Sheffield Workhouse, Yorkshire, from 1815. During a national shortage of copper coins in 1812-15

Map of the British Empire in 1815. From A Short History of the World, published c. 1936
Map of the British Empire in 1815. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936

The Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. From An Illuminated History of North America, from the earliest period to the present time, published 1860

Wellingtons final order at Waterloo in 1815, "Let the whole line advance"
Wellingtons final order at Waterloo in 1815, " Let the whole line advance". Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1769 - 1852. Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman

Plan of the Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815

Lago di Nemi 1818 oil canvas 73. 5 x 98 cm monogrammed
On Lago di Nemi, probably 1818, oil on canvas, 73.5 x 98 cm, monogrammed and dated lower left with red color: SB [ligatured] 1818 [1815?], Samuel Birmann, Basel 1793-1847 Basel

David von Krafft Karl Fredrik Hostein-Gottorp
After David von Krafft, Karl Fredrik of Hostein-Gottorp, 1700-1739, painting, Oil on canvas, See also NMGrh 327, 494, 505-6, 1119, 1392 and 1815, Height, 190 cm (74.8 inches), Width

Krafft Younger Charlotte Jeanette Laurent Anne Sofie Laurent
Per Krafft the Younger, Charlotte Jeanette Laurent and Anne Sofie Laurent, The Demoiselles Charlotte Jeanette and Anne Sofie Laurent, Demoiseller Charlotte Jeanette and Anne Sofie Laurent, painting

Meadow Landscape Animals Pasture Landscape Livestock
Meadow Landscape with Animals, Pasture Landscape with Livestock. A few cows and sheep lie near a wooden fence under an old tree

Portrait Emperor Napoleon I Coronation Robes
Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I, Emperor Napoleon I in Coronation Robes, December 2, 1804, Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I in coronation robe, 1804

River View Several larger smaller boats water
River View, River View. Several larger and smaller boats on the water, on the left a ferry full of people. Aelbert Cuyp (copy after), 1815 - 1849, panel, oil paint (paint)

Portrait Laurens de Witte Citters 1781-1862 Northern Netherlands
Portrait of Laurens de Witte of Citters (1781-1862). anonymous, Northern Netherlands, c. 1815, panel, oil paint (paint), h 22 cm × w 18.1 cm × t 1.4 cm d 7.2 cm

Silhouette portrait Arthur Wellesley Duke Wellington
Silhouette portrait of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Duke of Wellington (1769- 1852). Bust, in profile to the left

Silhouette portrait man Bust profile left Part
Silhouette portrait of a man, Silhouette portrait of a man. Bust, in profile to the left. Part of the collection of portrait miniatures, historical persons not known by name, anonymous, Netherlands

Unidentified Historical Subject interior group
An Unidentified Historical Subject. In an interior, a group of distinguished men and women gathered around a small table. Here a man hands a piece of clothing to a woman

Christiaan Everhard Vaillant 1746-1829 Government Official
Christiaan Everhard Vaillant (1746-1829), Government Official, Portrait of Christiaan Everhard Vaillant. Refinery door of t Salpeter (1770)

Portrait Frederik Willem van Limburg Stirum 1774-1850
Portrait of Frederik Willem van Limburg Stirum (1774-1850), Portrait of Frederik Willem van Limburg Stirum (1774-1850). Great-grandfather of A.C.A.J

Willem Augustus Anton Van der Hart born 1824
Willem Augustus (or Anton?) Van der Hart (born in or after 1824). Naval officer, in 1813 charged as colonel with the oversight of shipyards and harbors in Rotterdam

Cornelis Sebille Roos 1754-1820 Amsterdam Art Dealer
Cornelis Sebille Roos (1754-1820), Amsterdam Art Dealer and Keeper of the National Konst Gallery at Huis ten Bosch, The Hague, Portrait of Cornelis Sebille Roos

Catharina Theresia Weber 1760 61-1847 Wife Joannes Titsingh
Catharina Theresia Weber (1760 / 61-1847). Wife of Joannes Titsingh, Amsterdam, Portrait of Catharina Theresia Weber (1760 / 61-1847). Wife of Joannes Titsingh, Amsterdam. Bust, slightly to the left

Portrait Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens Governor
Portrait of Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens, Governor of the Cape Colony and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens (1762-1838)

Milking Time Pasture landscape cows milked farm girls
Milking Time, Milking Time. Pasture landscape with cows that are milked by farm girls. In the foreground are milk buckets and milk cans in the grass

Sitting male nude half left back Willem Grebner
Sitting male nude, half left, seen on the back, Willem Grebner, 1815, paper, chalk, h 464 mm × w 312 mm

Sailing barges water front Dutch town village
Sailing barges on the water in front of a Dutch town, village, sailing-ship, sailing-boat, Nicols Wicart, 1758 - 1815, paper, ink, watercolor (paint), brush, h 201 mm × w 301 mm

Shepherds cattle cross river Les plaisirs de village
Shepherds with cattle cross a river Les plaisirs de village (title on object), A shepherd and a shepherdess with two cows, a donkey, a goat and a dog. They are crossing a river

Crayfish squid large crayfish onion- vegetable
Crayfish with squid, A large crayfish with an squid, an onion-like vegetable and parsley. Perselie was one of the seven spring herbs that were eaten on the seventh day of the first month

Akechi Samanosuke Mitsuharu crosses lake horseback
Akechi Samanosuke Mitsuharu crosses a lake on horseback, The warrior Akechi Samanosuke Mitsuharu (? -1582), the nephew of Akechi Mitsuhide, crosses a lake on his horse

Three Roma children Gypsy children title object
Three Roma children Gypsy children (title on object), wandering communities: gipsies, Ludwig Emil Grimm (attributed to workshop of), 1815, paper, drypoint, h 96 mm × w 140 mm

DAśguya antiquarian bookshop title object Famous products
The Doguya antiquarian bookshop (title on object) Famous products from Edo (series title) Edo meibutsu (series title on object), Two scroll paintings on a Chinese lacquer display tray

Clearance storm Seido temple Seido no seiran
Clearance after the storm at the Seido temple Seido no seiran (title on object), Birds eye view of the Seido temple in Yushima and the surrounding landscape

Reading woman Woman book hand looks large object next
Reading woman, Woman with a book in her hand looks around at a large object next to her. This could be an incense burner, on which the older couple Jo and Uba are depicted

Pygmalion makes statue woman story Pygmalion
Pygmalion makes a statue of a woman The story of Pygmalion (series title) Pigmalion (series title on object), The king of Cyprus, Pygmalion, makes a statue of a naked woman in his workshop

Pygmalion speaks Galatea story Pygmalion series title
Pygmalion speaks with Galatea The story of Pygmalion (series title) Pigmalion (series title on object), Galatea, the living statue of Pygmalion, sits on a column

Pygmalion sees statue come alive story Pygmalion
Pygmalion sees the statue come alive The story of Pygmalion (series title) Pigmalion (series title on object), Pygmalion enters the room and shies back when he sees the statue that greets him

Mountain landscape resting figure road mountains
Mountain landscape with resting figure along the road, mountains, Willem Matthias Jan van Dielen (mentioned on object), Netherlands, 1815 - 1867, paper, etching, h 171 mm × w 228 mm

Portrait King Willem II Hero Netherlands title
Portrait of King Willem II The Hero of the Netherlands (title on object), Willem Frederik George Lodewijk, King Willem II as crown prince

Southern landscape ruin shepherd cattle herding
Southern landscape with ruin and shepherd with cattle, herding, herdsman, herdswoman, shepherd, shepherdess, cowherd, etc

Farmyard View t Gooiland title object View land
Farmyard View in t Gooiland (title on object), View of the land around a farm. In the foreground, two men are creating stones in a cart

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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.