Michel Ney Collection

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Marshal Ney bringing the French rear-guard out of Russia with heavy losses, 1812. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century painting

Marshall Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894
Marshal Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894. Napoleon left Michel Ney in command of the rearguard during the epic retreat from the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812

Notre entrée a Metz; Les troupes francaises defilent, 19 novembre 1918, sur l'esplanade de... 1918 Creator: Unknown
Notre entree a Metz; Les troupes francaises defilent, 19 novembre 1918, sur l'esplanade de Metz, au pied de la statue du marechal Ney, devant Petain qui la veille

The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815 (colour litho)
5207760 The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815)

At Metz, before the Statue of Marshal Ney (engraving)
1052062 At Metz, before the Statue of Marshal Ney (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Metz, before the Statue of Marshal Ney)

Pinching of the Nose - Neys Declaration, I Swear It Smells of Violet
996621 Pinching of the Nose - Neys Declaration, I Swear It Smells of Violet, 1815 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serrement de Nez - Serment de Ney)

Marshal Ney sustaining the rear-guard of the Grand Army (engraving)
725959 Marshal Ney sustaining the rear-guard of the Grand Army (engraving) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marshal Ney sustaining the rear-guard of the Grand Army)

Portrait of Marshal Michel Ney, 1814 (engraving)
1249041 Portrait of Marshal Michel Ney, 1814 (engraving) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837) (after); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Great French military commanders (coloured engraving)
5998771 Great French military commanders (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great French military commanders)

The Austerlitz Table, inlaid with Sevres plaques commemorating Napoleon
XIR232838 The Austerlitz Table, inlaid with Sevres plaques commemorating Napoleons victory at Austerlitz, 1808-10 (gold & porcelain) (see also 150427) by French School

Massena, Ney, Napoleon Bonaparte, Murat and Kleber (engraving)
812524 Massena, Ney, Napoleon Bonaparte, Murat and Kleber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andre Massena, 1st Duc de Rivoli, 1st Prince d Essling)

Le marechal Ney (colour litho)
2790815 Le marechal Ney (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le marechal Ney)

Marshal Ney on the Retreat from Russia (colour litho)
2818470 Marshal Ney on the Retreat from Russia (colour litho) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marshal Ney on the Retreat from Russia)

Marshal Michel Ney (engraving)
726041 Marshal Michel Ney (engraving) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marshal Michel Ney, Duke of Elchingen, Prince of Moskwa)

Great French military commanders (coloured engraving)
5998770 Great French military commanders (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great French military commanders)

Inauguration of the Statue of Marshal Ney, in the Gardens of the Luxembourg, Paris (engraving)
1097500 Inauguration of the Statue of Marshal Ney, in the Gardens of the Luxembourg, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Michel Ney (engraving)
812526 Michel Ney (engraving) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel Ney, 1st Duc d Elchingen, 1st Prince de la Moskowa)

Michel Ney, Marshal of France (chromolitho)
667006 Michel Ney, Marshal of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel Ney, Marshal of France)

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

Michel Ney, 1804, (1839). Creator: Ruhiere
Michel Ney, 1804, (1839). Michel Ney. Duc l Elchingen, Prince de la Moskowa, Marechal de France. Portrait of Michel Ney (1769-1815), Prince of the Moskva, Duke of Elchingen and Marshal of France

Michel Ney, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Michel Ney, (1933). Portrait of French soldier Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815). One of Napoleons most prominent generals, Ney led the rearguard of the Grande Armees retreat from Moscow in 1812

Marshal Ney Sustaining The Rear-Guard of the Grand Army, 1812, (1896). Artist: Henry Wolf
Marshal Ney Sustaining The Rear-Guard of the Grand Army, 1812, (1896). French forces under Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815) fighting to defend the bridge at Kovno (modern-day Kaunas)

Marshal Michel Ney, Duke of Elchingen, Prince of the Moskwa, c1805, (1896). Artist: R
Marshal Michel Ney, Duke of Elchingen, Prince of the Moskwa, c1805, (1896). Marshal of the Empire Michel Ney (1769-1815), popularly known as Marshal Ney

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

Portrait of Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815), ca 1806. Private Collection

Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815), . Private Collection

Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815) at the Hospice de la Maternité
Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815) at the Hospice de la Maternite, . Private Collection

Portrait of Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815). Artist: Rouillard, Jean-Sebastien (1789-1852)
Portrait of Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Marshal Ney and the soldiers of the 76th regiment of the line retrieve their colors from the arsenal Artist: Meynier
Marshal Ney and the soldiers of the 76th regiment of the line retrieve their colors from the arsenal at Innsbruck, 7 November 18

Portrait of Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815), ca 1805. Artist: Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837)
Portrait of Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815), ca 1805. From a private collection

Marschall Ney 1769-1815. - Gemalde von Isabey, 1934
Marschall Ney 1769-1815, 1934. Michel Ney (1769-1815), French soldier and military commander during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte

The Black Watch (42nd Royal Highlanders) at Quatre Bras, 1902
The Black Watch (42nd Royal Highlanders) at Bay at Quatre Bras, 1902. After William Barnes Wollen (1857-1936). The Battle of Quatre Bras was fought on 16 June 1815

Michel Ney (1769-1815), Prince de la Moskowa, Duke of Elchingen and Marshal of France, 1839. Artist: Ruhiere
Michel Ney (1769-1815), Prince de la Moskowa, Duke of Elchingen and Marshal of France, 1839. Ney fought in both the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Marshal Ney, French soldier of the Napoleonic Wars, (19th century). Artist: Paul Girardet
Marshal Ney, French soldier of the Napoleonic Wars, (19th century). Michel Ney (1769-1815) was made a Marshal of France in 1804

Michel Ney, French soldier of the Napoleonic Wars, 1817. Ney (1769-1815) was made a Marshal of France in 1804. He commanded the French army at the Battle of Friedland (1807)

Michel Ney (1769-1815), One of Napoleons marshals at Waterloo
Michel Ney (1769-1815), French soldier. One of Napoleons marshals. Led French centre at Waterloo. Condemned to death for high treason and shot. Wood engraving

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The Austerlitz Table, inlaid with Sevres plaques commemorating Napoleons victory at Austerlitz
XIR150427 The Austerlitz Table, inlaid with Sevres plaques commemorating Napoleons victory at Austerlitz, 1808-10 (gold & porcelain) (see also 232838) by French School

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Michel Ney, also known as Marshal Ney, was a prominent figure during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1769, he played a crucial role in various military campaigns and left an indelible mark on French history. One of his notable moments came during the retreat from Russia in 1812. Despite facing harsh conditions and overwhelming odds, Ney displayed unwavering bravery and leadership skills that earned him respect among his comrades. After Napoleon's defeat and exile to Elba, France underwent a period of restoration under Louis XVIII from 1815 to 1824. During this time, Ney found himself caught between loyalty to his former emperor and allegiance to the newly restored monarchy. Ney's dedication to duty is evident in many depictions of him throughout history. In one engraving titled "Marshal Ney sustaining the rear-guard of the Grand Army, " we see his determination as he protects his troops while retreating from enemy forces. Another portrait from 1814 showcases Ney's stern yet dignified expression, capturing both his military prowess and inner strength. This image exemplifies why he is remembered as one of France's great military commanders. In popular culture, there are anecdotes about Michel Ney that add depth to our understanding of him as a person. One such story involves "Pinching of the Nose - Neys Declaration. " It humorously portrays how even someone as valiant as Marshal Ney couldn't escape everyday human experiences like smelling something unpleasant. Throughout his career, Michel Ney fought alongside other renowned figures such as Massena, Murat, Kleber, and most notably Napoleon Bonaparte himself. Their camaraderie is depicted in engravings like "Massena, Ney, Napoleon Bonaparte. " Even after centuries have passed since his time on earth ended, Marshal Michel Ney remains an intriguing character who embodies courage, loyalty, and resilience. His legacy lives on through these historical records and serves as a reminder of the tumultuous era that shaped Europe.