Napoleonic War Collection (#36)

NAPOLEON CARTOON, 1805. The Plum-pudding in danger; - or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper. Satirical etching, 1805, by James Gillray a propos of a peace overture from Napoleon I

GEORGE III & NAPOLEON, 1804. The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. King George III of Great Britain and members of his family watching Napoleon, First Consul of France

Plan of a French invasion of England and Ireland. Extract of a letter, dated London, 16 April 1798
FRENCH INVASION, 1798. Plan of a French invasion of England and Ireland. Extract of a letter, dated London, 16 April 1798, and a map of the supposed planned invasion

A military surgeon of the Napoleonic Wars
ARMY SURGEON, c1800. A military surgeon of the Napoleonic Wars

Napoleons first abdication at Fontainebleau, 6 April 1814. Oil on canvas, 1845, by Hippolyte-Paul Delaroche
DELAROCHE: NAPOLEON, 1814. Napoleons first abdication at Fontainebleau, 6 April 1814. Oil on canvas, 1845, by Hippolyte-Paul Delaroche

CARTOON: WORLD WARS, 1932. Moral: Abolish War : American cartoon, 1932, by D. R. Fitzpatrick
CARTOON: WORLD WARS, 1932. Moral: Abolish War : American cartoon, 1932, by D.R. Fitzpatrick

CARTOON: NAPOLEON, 1813. The daw stript of his borrowed plumes. Russia, Austria, and Prussia as eagles plucking the tail feathers of the Peacock (Napoleon). Color engraving, English, 1813

NAPOLEON I: MOSCOW, 1812. The burning of Moscow, Russia by Napoleons troops, September 1812. Contemporary color engraving

NAPOLEON, (1769-1821). Emperor of France, 1804-1814. Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of the Pyramids, July 1798. Engraving after a painting by Baron Antoine-Jean Gros, c1810

FRENCH BLOCKADE OF BRITAIN. Prompt Arrival of Provisions from the Colonies. French cartoon, c1806, showing the expected effect of the Berlin Decree of 1806

NAPOLEONs CAMPAIGN, 1813. The return from Russia to Paris (at Porte Saint Denis) of the defeated French army, 1813. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

CARTOON: NAPOLEON, 1814. Snuffing out Boney! English cartoon on the failure of Napoleons invasion of Russia. Line engraving, 1814

NAPOLEON: MOSCOW, 1812. Napoleon and the French army entering Moscow, Russia on 14 September 1812. Engraving by Edme Bovinet, from an aquatint by Louis Francois Couche

MIKHAIL ILARIONOVICH KUTUZOV (1745-1813). Russian military officer who commanded the forces that compelled Napoleon to retreat from Russia. Line engraving after a drawing by A. Orlovski

NAPOLEONIC WARS, 1815. The entry of the Allies into Paris after the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Line engraving by G. W
NAPOLEONIC WARS, 1815. The entry of the Allies into Paris after the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Line engraving by G.W. Terry, c1860

PRAGUE: OCCUPATION. Occupation of Prague by Allied troops during the Napoleonic Wars. Line engraving, 19th century

BATTLE OF SaLFELD, 1806. Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia (left) mortally wounded during combat with invading French cavalry at the Battle of Saalfeld during the Napoleonic Wars, 10 October 1806

EMMANUEL de GROUCHY (1766-1847). French soldier. Wood engraving, American, 1896, after a painting by Jean-Sebastien Rouillard

JEAN-BAPTISTE KLEBER (1753-1800). French general

NAPOLEON AT TILSIT, 1807. Emperor Napoleon I, Czar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick Wilhelm of Prussia meet at Tilsit, Prussia, on a raft in the Niemen River, July 1807

BATTLE OF LIGNY, 1815. Marshal Bl├╝cher thrown from his horse during the Battle of Ligny, 16 June 1815. Line engraving, English, 1816

NAPOLEON I AT TILSIT, 1807. Emperor Napoleon I, Czar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick William III of Prussia meet at Tilsit, Prussia, on a raft in the middle of the Niemen River, July 1807

NAPOLEON I (1769-1821). Emperor of France. Aquatint engraving, English, c1815

NAPOLEON LEAVING MOSCOW. Napoleon (on horseback) and his army retreating from Moscow in 1812: wood engraving, 1853

NAPOLEON: RUSSIA, 1812. Napoleon Is retreat from Russia, 1812. Contempoary Dutch copper enraving

NAPOLEON I LEAVING RUSSIA. Napoleon Is retreat from Russia, 1812. Contempoary Dutch copper enraving

BATTLE OF THE NILE. Plan of the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798. Wood engraving, 19th century

IRISH EMIGRATION to America. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1850

NAPOLEON: RETREAT, 1812. Crossing the Beresina River in Russia during the retreat of the Grand Army under Napoleon Bonaparte

Empire fashion in Europe
European ladies reading and a couple walking during the early French Empire period, 1802 to 1804. Antique hand-colored print

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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.