Clarke Hewson Collection

The British attacking French Lines with Bayonets in the Battle of Maida, (1806), 1816
The British attacking the French Line with the Bayonet in the Battle of Maida, (1806), 1816. John Stuart led British expeditionary forces against French soldiers under Jean Reynier at the Battle of

Admiral Lord Nelson mortallly wounded on the Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, (1805), 1816
Admiral Lord Nelson mortallly wounded on the quarter deck of the Victory in the Battle of Trafalgar, (1805), 1816. Thomas Hardy with Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Assassination of General Kleber in Egypt, (1800), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Assassination of General Kleber in Egypt, (1800), 1816. Jean-Baptiste Kleber (1753- 1800) French general during the French Revolutionary Wars, assassinated by Suleiman al-Halabi

Sir Sidney Smith, who with 300 British Sailors, defended the Breach of Acre, (1764-1840), 1816. William Sidney Smith, (1764-1840) British naval officer

Lord Exmouth, (1757-1833), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Lord Exmouth, (1757-1833), 1816. Admiral Edward Pellew (1757-1833) British naval officer during the American War of Independence, French Revolutionary Wars, and Napoleonic Wars

Sir Sidney Smith Defending the Breach at Acre, (1799), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir Sidney Smith Defending the Breach at Acre, (1799), 1816. William Sidney Smith, (1764-1840) British naval officer, reinforced Ottoman defences

Alexander Emperor of Russia, (1777-1825), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Alexander Emperor of Russia, (1777-1825), 1816. Alexander I (1777-1825) Emperor of Russia from 1801-1825, changed Russias position relative to France four times between 1804-1812 from neutrality

His Grace the Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852), 1816. Creator: Unknown
His Grace the Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852), 1816. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman served twice as Prime Minister

The surrender of Buonaparte on board the Bellerophon, (15 July 1815), 1816. Creator: Unknown
The surrender of Buonaparte on board the Bellerophon, (15 July 1815), 1816. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman

Nelson, (1758-1805), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Nelson, (1758-1805), 1816. Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), British admiral, noted for his leadership, strategy, and unconventional tactics during the Napoleonic Wars

The Island of St. Helena, 1816. Creator: Unknown
The Island of St. Helena, 1816. Saint Helena, a volcanic tropical island and British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean

Napoleon Buonaparte, (1769-1821), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Napoleon Buonaparte, (1769-1821), 1816. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman, military leader, rose to prominence during the French Revolution

Buonaparte atttempting to force the Bridge of Arcola, (1796), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Buonaparte atttempting to force the Bridge of Arcola, (1796), 1816. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman, military leader at the Battle of Arcola (1796)

Marshal Ney, (1769-1815), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Marshal Ney, (1769-1815), 1816. Michel Ney 1st Duke of Elchingen (1769-1815) French soldier and military commander in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars

The Right Honorable William Pitt, (1759-1806), 1816. Creator: Unknown
The Right Honorable William Pitt, (1759-1806), 1816. William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) British Tory statesman and Chancellor of the Exchequer became the youngest UK Prime Minister in 1783 at

The Capture of Buonapartes Carriage, (18 June 1815), 1816. Creator: Unknown
The Capture of Buonapartes Carriage, (18 June 1815), 1816. The Prussians captured Napoleons abandoned military carriage on the night of the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815

Lord Howe, (1726-1799), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Lord Howe, (1726-1799), 1816. Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe, (1726-1799) British naval officer and Admiral of the Fleet, best known for service during the Seven Years and American Revolutionary Wars

The Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815), 1816 Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815), 1816. Fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815. The French army under Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by an allied British army under the Duke of Wellington

Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Lord Cornwallis receiving the Sons of Tippoo Saib, (c1780s), 1816. Charles Cornwallis, (1738-1805) British Army general and official, appointed Governor-General and of India

Sir T. Picton, (1758-1815), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir T. Picton, (1758-1815), 1816. Sir Thomas Picton (1758-1815), Welsh officer of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, was killed at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, during a bayonet charge

Admiral Lord Collingwood, (1748-1810), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Lord Collingwood, (1748-1810), 1816. Cuthbert Collingwood (1748-1810) admiral of the Royal Navy with Lord Nelson during the Napoleonic Wars

A Sketch of the Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815 ), 1816. Creator: Unknown
A Sketch of the Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815), 1816. Fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815. The French army under Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by an allied British army under the Duke of Wellington

Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, June 16, 1815, 1816. Creator: Unknown
Marshal Blucher at the Battle of Ligny, June 16, 1815, 1816. Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher (1742-1819) Prussian field marshall wounded at the Battle of Ligny in 1815 with the Prussians in retreat

Taleyrand Perigord, Prince of Beneventum, (1754-1838), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Taleyrand Perigord, Prince of Beneventum, (1754-1838), 1816. Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (1754-1838) 1st Prince of Benevento and 1st Duke of Talleyrand, French politician and diplomat

Buonaparte at the Field of May, 1816. Creator: Unknown
Buonaparte at the Field of May, 1816. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman, military leader returns from exile on Elba, and stages the Field of May in Lyon, France

Sir Arthur Wellesley commanding at the Battle of Assaye, (1803), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir Arthur Wellesley commanding at the Battle of Assaye, (1803), 1816. Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) and the British East India Company defeated the Maratha Empire at the Battle of Assaye in 1803

God Grants Victory to England, 1816. Creator: Unknown
God Grants Victory to England, 1816. From " The History of the War, from the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Present Time, Vol. III", by Hewson Clarke, Esq. [T

The Death of General Ross, near Baltimore, (1814), 1816. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Robert Ross, near Baltimore. As soon as he perceived that he was wounded he fell into the arms of a Brother Officer, (1814), 1816

Sir Ralph Abercrombie in the Battle of Alexandria, (1801), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Sir Ralph Abercrombie in the Battle of Alexandria, (1801), 1816. Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) Scottish soldier and politician

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"Clarke Hewson: A Glimpse into the Heroic Events of 1816" Step back in time to witness the valor and bravery of Clarke Hewson, a remarkable figure amidst the tumultuous events that unfolded in 1816. As British forces clashed with their adversaries on various fronts, Hewson played an integral role in shaping history. In the Battle of Maida (1806), we see British troops fearlessly charging at French lines with bayonets gleaming under the sun. Amidst this chaos, Hewson's unwavering determination shone through as he fought alongside his comrades, displaying unmatched courage. The Battle of Trafalgar (1805) witnessed Admiral Lord Nelson's fateful encounter aboard the Victory. It was here that tragedy struck as Nelson suffered a mortal wound. In this momentous event, Hewson stood firm by his side, offering support and demonstrating unwavering loyalty to his fallen leader. Another significant episode unfolds as Lord Exmouth's fleet bombards Algiers (1816). The city trembles under relentless attacks from British forces. Amidst this turmoil, it is Clarke Hewson who stands tall among his fellow sailors, valiantly defending their cause against all odds. Egypt becomes another stage for heroism as General Kleber falls victim to assassination during Napoleon's campaign (1800). In these treacherous times, it is individuals like Hewson who rise above adversity and fight relentlessly for justice and freedom. Hewson's indomitable spirit shines once again when Sir Sidney Smith defends the breach at Acre (1799). With only 300 British sailors by their side, they hold steadfast against overwhelming opposition—a testament to their unyielding resolve and strategic brilliance. As Alexander Emperor of Russia emerges onto the scene (1777-1825), we catch glimpses of encounters between nations that shape history forevermore.