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Napoleonic Conquest Collection (#8)

"The Napoleonic Conquest

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Portrait of General Alexei Yermolov (1772-1861) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of General Alexei Yermolov (1772-1861) (oil on canvas)
BOO226886 Portrait of General Alexei Yermolov (1772-1861) (oil on canvas) by Dawe, George (1781-1829); 70x62.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Cavalryman of the 1st Empire, 1806 (pen & ink with w / c)

Cavalryman of the 1st Empire, 1806 (pen & ink with w / c)
1731104 Cavalryman of the 1st Empire, 1806 (pen & ink with w/c) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Armee 1st Empire Horsehunter 1806)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, 18th June 1815 (coloured engraving)
1729025 Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, 18th June 1815 (coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: John Bull and Napoleon I, 1803 (engraving)

John Bull and Napoleon I, 1803 (engraving)
2911035 John Bull and Napoleon I, 1803 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Hand-coloured etching titled Bonaparte, 48 Hours after Landing by James Gillray (1751-1815)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)

GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)
7262211 GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving)

Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving)
7262236 Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: I SHOT THIS IN MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)

I SHOT THIS IN MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)
7262228 I SHOT THIS IN MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: DEZE BOK HEB IK GESCHOTEN TE MOSCOU Dutch print by Esfer)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Prince Jozef Antoni Poniatowski (engraving)

Prince Jozef Antoni Poniatowski (engraving)
1728913 Prince Jozef Antoni Poniatowski (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Prince Jozef Antoni Poniatowski (7 May 1763 - 19 October 1813) was a Polish general, minister of war and army chief

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Colonel-General in the English Chasseurs, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold

Colonel-General in the English Chasseurs, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le
FLO4572893 Colonel-General in the English Chasseurs, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (see also 176686)

The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (see also 176686)
XIR28341 The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (see also 176686) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The Death of Nelson, 1863-65 (fresco) (see 105490 for detail)

The Death of Nelson, 1863-65 (fresco) (see 105490 for detail)
BBC2106 The Death of Nelson, 1863-65 (fresco) (see 105490 for detail) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Austrian priest Joachim Haspinger preaching an uprising against the French

Austrian priest Joachim Haspinger preaching an uprising against the French and Bavarian occupation of Tyrol
7148136 Austrian priest Joachim Haspinger preaching an uprising against the French and Bavarian occupation of Tyrol, 1809 (engraving) by Gabl

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The Crossing the Line ceremony, Napoleonic era, 1836 (lithograph)

The Crossing the Line ceremony, Napoleonic era, 1836 (lithograph)
7235382 The Crossing the Line ceremony, Napoleonic era, 1836 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crossing the Line ceremony at the Equator)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The Burning of Moscow, 1838 (oil on canvas)

The Burning of Moscow, 1838 (oil on canvas)
7076567 The Burning of Moscow, 1838 (oil on canvas) by Chaponet, A. Des (fl.19th century); 38x45.7 cm; Private Collection

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Napoleon arriving in Plymouth harbour on board HMS Bellerophon, 1815 (litho)

Napoleon arriving in Plymouth harbour on board HMS Bellerophon, 1815 (litho)
7172607 Napoleon arriving in Plymouth harbour on board HMS Bellerophon, 1815 (litho) by Girardet, Jules (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet, British soldier (engraving)

Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet, British soldier (engraving)
6014914 Sir Harry Smith, 1st Baronet, British soldier (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Harry Smith (1787-1860), 1st Baronet

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Russian Cossacks in Paris, 1814 - Georg Emanuel Opiz (1775-1841). Lithograph, watercolour, 1814-1815

Russian Cossacks in Paris, 1814 - Georg Emanuel Opiz (1775-1841). Lithograph, watercolour, 1814-1815
FIA5407234 Russian Cossacks in Paris, 1814 - Georg Emanuel Opiz (1775-1841). Lithograph, watercolour, 1814-1815. State History Museum, Moscow by Opiz

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon

The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon, 1813 (colour litho)
6000588 The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon, 1813 (colour litho) by Kampf

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting)

The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting)
BBC200144 The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Palace of Westminster, London

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The Death of Nelson, detail of the lower deck of the Victory, 1863-65 (fresco)

The Death of Nelson, detail of the lower deck of the Victory, 1863-65 (fresco)
BBC200124 The Death of Nelson, detail of the lower deck of the Victory, 1863-65 (fresco) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Battle of Lonato (engraving)

Battle of Lonato (engraving)
726048 Battle of Lonato (engraving) by Courboin, Eugene (1851-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonaparte, surprised at Lonato with his staff, and 1200 men, compels 4000 Austrians to surrender)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: British, French, Portuguese and Spanish merchantmen and men of war off Cadiz, 1815 (oil on canvas)

British, French, Portuguese and Spanish merchantmen and men of war off Cadiz, 1815 (oil on canvas)
CH27007 British, French, Portuguese and Spanish merchantmen and men of war off Cadiz, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Dixon, William (1774-1827); 81.3x181 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: L infanterie francaise et les hussards russes au combat a Austerlitz - French infantry

L infanterie francaise et les hussards russes au combat a Austerlitz - French infantry
FIA5396785 L infanterie francaise et les hussards russes au combat a Austerlitz - French infantry and Russian hussars in combat at Austerlitz - Goupil-Fesquet

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815 (colour litho)

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)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The Duke of Wellington visiting the effigy of Napoleon, illustration from Madame Tussauds

The Duke of Wellington visiting the effigy of Napoleon, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho)
IL352878 The Duke of Wellington visiting the effigy of Napoleon, illustration from Madame Tussauds (colour litho) by Davie

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The French Army in the Moscow Kremlin - Woelfle, Johannes (1807-1893) - 1830 - Lithograph - 60, 8x85

The French Army in the Moscow Kremlin - Woelfle, Johannes (1807-1893) - 1830 - Lithograph - 60, 8x85
FIA5396387 The French Army in the Moscow Kremlin - Woelfle, Johannes (1807-1893) - 1830 - Lithograph - 60, 8x85, 9 - Private Collection by Woelfle

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The Passage of the Bidassoa, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)

The Passage of the Bidassoa, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)
IL370617 The Passage of the Bidassoa, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Beadle, James Prinsep (1863-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: A Corner of the Epic: Napoleon on the eve of the Battle of Austerlitz, 10 pm (colour litho)

A Corner of the Epic: Napoleon on the eve of the Battle of Austerlitz, 10 pm (colour litho)
6031074 A Corner of the Epic: Napoleon on the eve of the Battle of Austerlitz, 10 pm (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Corner of the Epic)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: German philosopher Professor Henrik Steffens inspiring his audience to join the war to liberate

German philosopher Professor Henrik Steffens inspiring his audience to join the war to liberate Prussian from the rule
7148150 German philosopher Professor Henrik Steffens inspiring his audience to join the war to liberate Prussian from the rule of Napoleon, Breslau, 1813 (engraving) by Kampf

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Soldiers of Napoleons defeated Grande Armee returning from Russia, 1812 (engraving)

Soldiers of Napoleons defeated Grande Armee returning from Russia, 1812 (engraving)
7148147 Soldiers of Napoleons defeated Grande Armee returning from Russia, 1812 (engraving) by Kampf, Arthur (1864-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Fontaine du Palmier, Paris (engraving)

Fontaine du Palmier, Paris (engraving)
1718375 Fontaine du Palmier, Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Fontaine du Palmier (1806-1808)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Bonaparte recu par les religieux du Mont Saint-Bernard (Bonaparte received by the monks of Mont)

Bonaparte recu par les religieux du Mont Saint-Bernard (Bonaparte received by the monks of Mont Saint-Bernard)
3098893 Bonaparte recu par les religieux du Mont Saint-Bernard (Bonaparte received by the monks of Mont Saint-Bernard) (colour litho) by Girardet

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Napoleons Grande Armee retreating from Russia, 1812 (colour litho)

Napoleons Grande Armee retreating from Russia, 1812 (colour litho)
3622128 Napoleons Grande Armee retreating from Russia, 1812 (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleons Grande Armee retreating from Russia, 1812)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph)

A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph)
7235381 A sailor brings a lame horse into court as evidence, Napoleonic, 1835 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon

The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon, 1813 (engraving)
7148153 The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon, 1813 (engraving) by Kampf

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Spanish War of Independence: 'the Captain General of Valencia meets the British Consul shortly

Spanish War of Independence: "the Captain General of Valencia meets the British Consul shortly before the French
AIS5353184 Spanish War of Independence: " the Captain General of Valencia meets the British Consul shortly before the French invasion " (painting) by Amat

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Declaration made by French Emperor Napoleon I to his army at Golfe Juan, 1st March 1815 (engraving)

Declaration made by French Emperor Napoleon I to his army at Golfe Juan, 1st March 1815 (engraving)
1721101 Declaration made by French Emperor Napoleon I to his army at Golfe Juan, 1st March 1815 (engraving) by French School

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting) (detail of 200144)

The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting) (detail of 200144)
BBC258798 The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting) (detail of 200144) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Palace of Westminster, London

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting)

The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting)
BBC200143 The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo (wall painting) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Palace of Westminster, London

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Brining news of the Battle of Leipzig, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)

Brining news of the Battle of Leipzig, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)
IL370618 Brining news of the Battle of Leipzig, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Schmidt, Hans W

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: Lord Nelson toasting the survivors of Toulon, 1837 (lithograph)

Lord Nelson toasting the survivors of Toulon, 1837 (lithograph)
7235383 Lord Nelson toasting the survivors of Toulon, 1837 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Horatio Nelson, in full uniform)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: A stand-off between British sailors and Brazilian cavalry, 1807, 1827 (lithograph)

A stand-off between British sailors and Brazilian cavalry, 1807, 1827 (lithograph)
7235373 A stand-off between British sailors and Brazilian cavalry, 1807, 1827 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleonic Conquest Collection: 1812-1912: the change in Frances relationship with Russia (colour litho)

1812-1912: the change in Frances relationship with Russia (colour litho)
7201345 1812-1912: the change in Frances relationship with Russia (colour litho) by Juttner, Franz (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1812-1912)




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"The Napoleonic Conquest: A Glimpse into the Era of Empires and Heroism" Step back in time to witness the extraordinary events that shaped Europe during the Napoleonic era. In this captivating collection of historical images, we are transported to a world where empires clashed, heroes emerged, and legends were born. In one frame, we see the soldiers of the Old Guard training their loyal dogs to salute Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte himself. The bond between man and beast is evident as these faithful companions return their master's salute with unwavering loyalty. Another image introduces us to Field Marshal G. L. Von Blucher, an indomitable Prussian force who stood against Napoleon's relentless advance. His resolute gaze reflects his determination to defend his homeland from tyranny. As our journey continues, we encounter a hand-colored engraving depicting the King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver - a whimsical reminder that amidst war and conquest, imagination still thrived. The Battle of Quatre Bras comes alive through a detailed gravure capturing the chaos and bravery on both sides. The clash of swords echoes through time as valiant soldiers fight for their nations' honor. Marshal Grouchy at the Battle of Waterloo stands tall in an engraving from 1873 - a testament to enduring heroism even after defeat. His unwavering spirit serves as inspiration for generations yet unborn. Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte himself takes center stage in another artwork; pencil strokes bring him vividly to life at Austerlitz. We witness his strategic brilliance unfold before our eyes as he leads his troops towards victory. But not all scenes depict triumph; engraved mourners gather solemnly at General Sir John Moore's funeral after the Battle of Corunna in 1809. Their grief reminds us that behind every battle lies sacrifice and loss.