Napoleonic War Collection (#5)

Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815)
863499 Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815); (add.info.: Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815). Prince of Neuchatel and Wagram. French soldier, Marshal of France. Chief of staff to Napoleon

French invasion, 1803
1574957 French invasion, 1803; (add.info.: French invasion or Bonaparte landing in Great Britain. Cartoon showing Napoleon and his army, on seashore)

French invasion of Portugal, 1807 (colour litho)
8672944 French invasion of Portugal, 1807 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: French invasion of Portugal, 1807)

John of Braganza, Prince Regent of Portugal, leaving for Brazil, 1807 (colour litho)
8672943 John of Braganza, Prince Regent of Portugal, leaving for Brazil, 1807 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: John of Braganza)

Prussian Field Marshal Gneisenau leading a cavalry charge (chromolitho)
8635162 Prussian Field Marshal Gneisenau leading a cavalry charge (chromolitho) by Jank, Angelo (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Field Marshal Blucher trapped under his dead horse at the Battle of Ligny (chromolitho)
8635160 Field Marshal Blucher trapped under his dead horse at the Battle of Ligny (chromolitho) by Jank, Angelo (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Bull and his family taking leave of the Income Tax (engraving)
8653588 John Bull and his family taking leave of the Income Tax (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bull and his family taking leave of the Income Tax)

HMS Bellisle at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 1806 (coloured aquatint)
7341796 HMS Bellisle at the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, 1806 (coloured aquatint) by British School, (19th century); 32.4x45.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, British School, 19th century (Oil on canvas)
7337815 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, British School, 19th century (Oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 25.5x30.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

H.M.S Ships Victory and Temeraire, in the Battle of Trafalgar at half past Noon (lithograph)
7339245 H.M.S Ships Victory and Temeraire, in the Battle of Trafalgar at half past Noon (lithograph) by Nimmo, R. H. (fl.1827-29); 25.8x39.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, beginning of the action, c.1808 (oil on canvas)
7337701 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, beginning of the action, c.1808 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 71.2x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Napoleonic wars: campaign of Russia, the French troops in the city of Moscow. Engraving c.1812
AIS5388734 Napoleonic wars: campaign of Russia, the French troops in the city of Moscow. Engraving c.1812; Civica Raccolta Stampe Bertarelli, Milan, Italy

Battle of Cape Finisterre (Finistere), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5458803 Battle of Cape Finisterre (Finistere), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Anderson, William (1757-1837); National Maritime Museum, London

Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815): the loss of the Magnificent, March 25, 1804
MMM5458782 Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815): the loss of the Magnificent, March 25, 1804 by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874); National Maritime Museum, London

Napoleonic Wars: Battle of the Grand Port (Ile de France, now Mauritius), naval battles of the English
MMM5457573 Napoleonic Wars: Battle of the Grand Port (Ile de France, now Mauritius), naval battles of the English and French frigates, 23 to 25 August 1810; National Maritime Museum, London

Napoleonic Wars: Gunboat War (1807-1814) pitting the Kingdom of Denmark and Norway against the British fleet
MMM5458929 Napoleonic Wars: Gunboat War (1807-1814) pitting the Kingdom of Denmark and Norway against the British fleet by Sartorius, Francis (1734-1804); National Maritime Museum, London

Plan of the attack strategy of Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), on the combined fleet (France and Spain)
MMM5482392 Plan of the attack strategy of Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), on the combined fleet (France and Spain), 21 October 1805 (Battle of Trafalgar); 27x36.7 cm; National Maritime Museum

Russian Campaign: Battle and Capture of Smolensk, July 17, 1812
JAB5035972 Russian Campaign: Battle and Capture of Smolensk, July 17, 1812.; (add.info.: Russian Campaign: Battle and Capture of Smolensk, July 17, 1812.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

The passage of the Danube before the Battle of Wagram, July 5, 1809
JAB5035960 The passage of the Danube before the Battle of Wagram, July 5, 1809.; (add.info.: The passage of the Danube before the Battle of Wagram, July 5, 1809.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

The Austrians march in front of Napoleon after the surrender of Ulm on 20/10/1805 - chromo. deb. 20th century
LSE4106940 The Austrians march in front of Napoleon after the surrender of Ulm on 20/10/1805 - chromo. deb. 20th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege of Zaragoza in 1808 - Colour engraving of the period - Musee Carnavalet, Paris
XEE5027004 Siege of Zaragoza in 1808 - Colour engraving of the period - Musee Carnavalet, Paris; (add.info.: Siege of Zaragoza in 1808 - Colour engraving of the period - Musee Carnavalet, Paris)

Napoleon I in exile to Saint Helene, as a British prisoner - Napoleon in exile on St. Helena as a British prisoner
NWI4944517 Napoleon I in exile to Saint Helene, as a British prisoner - Napoleon in exile on St. Helena as a British prisoner

Spain. Peninsular War: Siege of Gerona (13th June 1809) (engraving)
CUL4930608 Spain. Peninsular War: Siege of Gerona (13th June 1809) (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1814)

Spanish War of Independence " Spanish monks preaching the insurrection against the French army of Napoleon I in
ELD4920932 Spanish War of Independence " Spanish monks preaching the insurrection against the French army of Napoleon I in 1808" (Peninsular war (1807-1814) (Spanish War of Independence)

NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician, Emperor of France (1804-1815)
CUL4857206 NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician, Emperor of France (1804-1815). Detail of an equestrian portrait of Napoleon

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Tsar Alexander I Emperor of Russia (1801-1825)
NWI4835723 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Tsar Alexander I Emperor of Russia (1801-1825) negociating a treaty of alliance at Tilsit (Tilsitt), 1807

The Death of General Charles Antoine Desaix de Veygoux (1768-1800) at the Battle of Marengo 14/06/1800
ELD4847234 The Death of General Charles Antoine Desaix de Veygoux (1768-1800) at the Battle of Marengo 14/06/1800. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph)

Meeting between Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Karl Freiherr Mack von Leiberich (1752-1828)
NWI4834901 Meeting between Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Karl Freiherr Mack von Leiberich (1752-1828) Austrian general at the Battle of Ulm, 1805

Napoleon I (1769-1821) and the Old Guard before the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4833228 Napoleon I (1769-1821) and the Old Guard before the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Allegory of the retreat of the French of Russia in 1812, the withdrawal of the Napoleonic army from Moscow to France
ELD4934182 Allegory of the retreat of the French of Russia in 1812, the withdrawal of the Napoleonic army from Moscow to France

United States, President James Monroe silver Indian peace medal
3036503 United States, President James Monroe silver Indian peace medal; Private Collection; (add.info.: President James Monroe silver Indian peace medal); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

United States Regular Army Leather Shako Pattern of 1813
3036264 United States Regular Army Leather Shako Pattern of 1813; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812, United States Regular Army Leather Shako Pattern of 1813); © Don Troiani

United States, American Infantry officer's chapeau de Bras
3036263 United States, American Infantry officer's chapeau de Bras; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Infantry officer's chapeau de Bras with black feather plume and silver trimmings)

Battle of Waterloo
2613385 Battle of Waterloo.; (add.info.: Battle of Waterloo. The decisive victory which restored the peace of Europe. 1815); GSinclair Archive/UIG

Napoleon in the Alps
3030630 Napoleon in the Alps; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon in the Alps); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

British Satire of Napoleon and Czar Alexander meeting
3030629 British Satire of Napoleon and Czar Alexander meeting; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Satire of Napoleon and Czar Alexander meeting); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

The Battle of Ocana
2910951 The Battle of Ocana; (add.info.: 1812 Engraving depicting the Battle of Ocana, during the Peninsular War. Dated 1812.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Battle of Valls
2910944 The Battle of Valls; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicts the Battle of Valls, fought during the Peninsular War between a French force under General Gouvion Saint-Cyr)

The epidemic breakout in Zaragoza
2910934 The epidemic breakout in Zaragoza; (add.info.: 1810 Engraving depicting the epidemic breakout in Zaragoza during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Napoleon passing Guadarrama
2910926 Napoleon passing Guadarrama; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting Napoleon passing Guadarrama, a town in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Dated 1809.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The creation of the Constitution of Bayonne
2910894 The creation of the Constitution of Bayonne; (add.info.: 1808 Illustration depicting the creation of the Constitution of Bayonne. Dated 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A battle scene during the Peninsular War
2910962 A battle scene during the Peninsular War; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting a battle scene during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

The burning of San Juan de la Pena
2910961 The burning of San Juan de la Pena; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicts the burning of San Juan de la Pena, a religious complex in the town of Santa Cruz de la Seros)

The removal of Marshal General Jean-de-Dieu Soult
2910940 The removal of Marshal General Jean-de-Dieu Soult; (add.info.: 1812 Engraving depicts the removal of Marshal General Jean-de-Dieu Soult (1769-1851) French general and statesman

Men leaving central Aranjuez on horseback
2910923 Men leaving central Aranjuez on horseback; (add.info.: 1807 Engraving depicts men leaving central Aranjuez on horseback, Madrid. Dated 1807.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The defeat of the French in the front of Gerona
2910913 The defeat of the French in the front of Gerona; (add.info.: 1812 Engraving depicting the defeat of the French in the front of Gerona during the Peninsular War)

The disarmament of the Spanish troops in Lisbon
2910851 The disarmament of the Spanish troops in Lisbon; (add.info.: 1814 Engraving depicting the disarmament of the Spanish troops in Lisbon. Dated 1814.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Spanish declaration of war against the French
2910850 The Spanish declaration of war against the French; (add.info.: 1807 Engraving depicting the Spanish declaration of war against the French. Dated 1807.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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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.