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Napoleonic War Collection (#11)

"The Napoleonic War: A Historic Clash of Empires" In the midst of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, the British army valiantly advanced

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Les troupes suedoises donnent l assaut a la porte de Leipzig (Allemagne), 1813

Les troupes suedoises donnent l assaut a la porte de Leipzig (Allemagne), 1813
FIA5408836 Les troupes suedoises donnent l assaut a la porte de Leipzig (Allemagne), 1813) - Swedish Troops Assaulting the Town Gate of Leipzig, October 19, 1813, by Wetterling

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Federico Carlos Gravina, engraved by Juan Brunetti (engraving)

Federico Carlos Gravina, engraved by Juan Brunetti (engraving)
IND267692 Federico Carlos Gravina, engraved by Juan Brunetti (engraving) by Ramonet, Jose (1750-1825) (after); Museo Historico Municipal, Cadiz

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Federico Carlos Gravina (colour litho)

Federico Carlos Gravina (colour litho)
IND267691 Federico Carlos Gravina (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Museo Naval, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The Rayo and the Santa Ana (colour litho)

The Rayo and the Santa Ana (colour litho)
IND267693 The Rayo and the Santa Ana (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: flagship of Federico Gravina (1756-1806)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Project of attack (Invasion) against England in 1803 by Napoleon I - French troops walk through

Project of attack (Invasion) against England in 1803 by Napoleon I - French troops walk through the Channel Tunnel
XEE4407596 Project of attack (Invasion) against England in 1803 by Napoleon I - French troops walk through the Channel Tunnel while ships and balloons attack by sea

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: La Bonnet Rouge or John Bull evading the Hat Tax, pub. 1797 (handn coloured engraving)

La Bonnet Rouge or John Bull evading the Hat Tax, pub. 1797 (handn coloured engraving)
2966816 La Bonnet Rouge or John Bull evading the Hat Tax, pub. 1797 (handn coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Uniform of a Sargeant and Privates of the 87th or Prince of Waless own Irish Regiment on Service

Uniform of a Sargeant and Privates of the 87th or Prince of Waless own Irish Regiment on Service
708932 Uniform of a Sargeant and Privates of the 87th or Prince of Waless own Irish Regiment on Service, from Costume of the British Empire, according to the Last Regulations

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Army of the 1st Voltigeurs in 1804 (colour litho)

Army of the 1st Voltigeurs in 1804 (colour litho)
1730985 Army of the 1st Voltigeurs in 1804 (colour litho) by Caran D Ache, Emmanuel Poire (1858-1909); (add.info.: The Voltigeurs were French military skirmish units created in 1804 by Emperor)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Death of Prince Louis of Prussia, 10 October 1806 (coloured engraving)

Death of Prince Louis of Prussia, 10 October 1806 (coloured engraving)
778873 Death of Prince Louis of Prussia, 10 October 1806 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The Battle of Friedland, 14th June 1807 (coloured engraving)

The Battle of Friedland, 14th June 1807 (coloured engraving)
XIR166560 The Battle of Friedland, 14th June 1807 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: East Prussia)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Napoleon and Death sitting together on the battlefield at Leipzig (colour litho) (see also 266072)

Napoleon and Death sitting together on the battlefield at Leipzig (colour litho) (see also 266072)
XPH335450 Napoleon and Death sitting together on the battlefield at Leipzig (colour litho) (see also 266072) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (detail of 28341)

The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (detail of 28341)
XIR176686 The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (detail of 28341) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France

Background imageNapoleonic War 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 War 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 War Collection: Italian Campaign: 'Joachim Murat (1767-1815) returns to Florence in January 1801'

Italian Campaign: "Joachim Murat (1767-1815) returns to Florence in January 1801"
ELD4857108 Italian Campaign: " Joachim Murat (1767-1815) returns to Florence in January 1801" (Gioacchino Murat entering in Florence)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Death of General Charles Antoine Desaix de Veygoux (1768-1800)

Death of General Charles Antoine Desaix de Veygoux (1768-1800) at the Battle of Marengo on 14 / 06 / 1800
ELD4856828 Death of General Charles Antoine Desaix de Veygoux (1768-1800) at the Battle of Marengo on 14/06/1800 (The death of general Desaix during the battle of Marengo)

Background imageNapoleonic War 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 War Collection: Italian Campaign (1799-1800): 'The Cossack Armee of General Suvorov in Piemont

Italian Campaign (1799-1800): "The Cossack Armee of General Suvorov in Piemont
ELD4856722 Italian Campaign (1799-1800): " The Cossack Armee of General Suvorov in Piemont, 1799" (Italian and Swiss expedition: Suvorov and his army entering in Piemont)

Background imageNapoleonic War 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 War Collection: War of the Spanish Succession: Duke Vittorio Amedeo (Victor Amedee) II of Savoy (1666-1732)

War of the Spanish Succession: Duke Vittorio Amedeo (Victor Amedee) II of Savoy (1666-1732)
ELD4856423 War of the Spanish Succession: Duke Vittorio Amedeo (Victor Amedee) II of Savoy (1666-1732) declared war on France by alliing with Austria in 1703" (War of the spanish succession)

Background imageNapoleonic War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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 War 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




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"The Napoleonic War: A Historic Clash of Empires" In the midst of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, the British army valiantly advanced, determined to secure victory against Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. The iconic scene depicted on canvas immortalizes this pivotal moment in history. Speaking of Waterloo, it was here that destiny unfolded as armies clashed and fates were sealed. The Battle of Waterloo in 1815 marked a turning point in European history, where Napoleon's dreams of conquest were shattered forever. Another remarkable battle etched into memory is the Battle of Pont d'Arcole in 1826. This vivid oil painting captures the intensity and chaos that ensued during this clash between opposing forces. Amidst the chaos and thundering hooves at Waterloo, one cannot overlook the awe-inspiring charge by cavalry regiment, the Scots Greys. Their fearless determination epitomized their unwavering loyalty to king and country. Even amidst war, there were moments that showcased humanity's bond with animals. In an extraordinary display of camaraderie, soldiers from Napoleon's Old Guard trained their dogs to salute him - a testament to their deep respect for their leader. The French infantry fought tenaciously until the bitter end during the Battle of Waterloo on June 18th, 1815. This image encapsulates their last stand against overwhelming odds – a poignant reminder of bravery even in defeat. "Napoleon Crossing the Alps" remains an enduring symbol not only for military prowess but also for audacity and ambition. Painted between May 1800 and 1803, it immortalizes Napoleon's daring journey through treacherous terrain towards his grand vision for Europe. Amongst notable figures who shaped this era was Mikhael Ilarionovich Golenichtchev Kutuzov – Prince Smolensk himself – whose strategic brilliance left an indelible mark on Russian military history during the Napoleonic Wars. Field Marshal G. L.