James Jenkins Collection

Cutting Out the Hermoine from the Harbour of Porto Cavailo, October 25th 1799, c
1197009 Cutting Out the Hermoine from the Harbour of Porto Cavailo, October 25th 1799, c.1812-1816 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Whitcombe

"Sauve qui peut", or "Every man for himself"
1268351 " Sauve qui peut", or " Every man for himself", aquatint by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838), published by James Jenkins, 1 May 1816 (colour aquatint) by Heath

Battle of the Pyrenees, 28th July 1813, pub. London 1815 (coloured engraving)
955609 Battle of the Pyrenees, 28th July 1813, pub. London 1815 (coloured engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the village of Waterloo, the day after the battle, 19 June 1815, after A. M. S
1268350 View of the village of Waterloo, the day after the battle, 19 June 1815, after A.M.S. published by James Jenkins, 1 February 1816 (colour aquatint) by Sutherland

The Battle of Waterloo June 18th 1815, aquatint by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838)
1268349 The Battle of Waterloo June 18th 1815, aquatint by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838), published in James Jenkins " Martial Achievements", September 1, 1815 (coloured aquatint) by Heath

Defence of the breach at St Jean d Acre, May 8th 1799, 1815. Scene from Napoleons failed attempt to take the city of Acre from the Ottomans and British during his campaign in the Holy Land in 1799

Death of Sir John Moore, La Coruna, Spain, 17th January 1809 (1815). Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna) during the Peninsular War

The Allied commanders at Leipzig, 1813 (1815). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
The Allied commanders at Leipzig, 1813 (1815). Meeting of the Emperors of Russia and Austria, King of Prussia and Crown Prince of Sweden in the Great Square of Leipzig, October 18th 1813

Battle of Quatre Bras, June 16th 1815. Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Battle of Quatre Bras, June 16th 1815. Quatre Bras was a preliminary engagement to the Battle of Waterloo, fought two days before the main battle

Entrance of Lord Wellington into Salamanca, May 20th 1813 1815. Artist: Matthew Dubourg
Entrance of Lord Wellington into Salamanca at the head of a Regiment of Hussars, May 20th 1813 1815. Scene during Wellingtons final, decisive advance of the Peninsular War

The Left Wing of the British army in Action at the Battle of Waterloo, June 18th 1815 Artist
The Left Wing of the British army in Action at the Battle of Waterloo, June 18th 1815. The Battle of Waterloo was the decisive defeat for Napoleon and marked the end of his empire

Entrance of the Allies into Paris, March 31st 1814, 1815. Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Entrance of the Allies into Paris, March 31st 1814, 1815. The final battle of the War of the Sixth Coalition saw the combined armies of Russia

Landing of the British Troops in Egypt, March 1801, 1815. Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Landing of the British Troops in Egypt, March 1801, 1815. The British and Ottomans brought an end to the French occupation of Egypt

Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805 (1816). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805 (1816). Scene from the famous naval battle in which Lord Nelson decisively defeated the Spanish and French fleet during the War of the Third Coalition

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"James Jenkins: A Heroic Journey Through History" Step into the world of James Jenkins, a courageous figure who left an indelible mark on some of history's most significant events. From cutting out the Hermione from the harbour of Porto Cavailo in 1799 to witnessing the chaos and desperation of "Sauve qui peut, " every man for himself during the Battle of Pyrenees in 1813, James Jenkins was always at the forefront. As we explore his life further, we find ourselves standing amidst the aftermath of Waterloo, gazing upon a view of the village just one day after that fateful battle in June 1815. Thomas Sutherland's aquatint captures not only its devastation but also serves as a testament to Jenkins' resilience. Jenkins' bravery shines through again as he defends the breach at St Jean d'Acre on May 8th, 1799. The scene immortalized by an engraving from 1815 showcases his unwavering determination amidst adversity. Tragedy strikes during Sir John Moore's death in La Coruna, Spain on January 17th, 1809. In this moment captured by another artwork from 1815, we witness both grief and admiration for a fallen comrade. The Allied commanders at Leipzig gather together under Thomas Sutherland's brush strokes; it is here that Jenkins plays his part once more. His strategic prowess contributes significantly to their triumph against all odds in this pivotal battle fought in 1813. June 16th, 1815 brings us to Quatre Bras where yet again Thomas Sutherland masterfully portrays James Jenkins amid fierce combat, and is within these chaotic scenes that our hero demonstrates his unwavering dedication to duty and honor. May Wellington enters Salamanca with grandeur on May20th, 1813 - Matthew Dubourg skillfully captures this historic moment when victory crowns their efforts thanks partly due to Jenkins' unwavering commitment.