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Napoleonic War Collection (#8)

"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: The Guerrilla warfare

The Guerrilla warfare
2910960 The Guerrilla warfare; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting the Guerrilla warfare during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The great Monster Republican, 1798

The great Monster Republican, 1798
1574951 The great Monster Republican, 1798; (add.info.: The great Monster Republican, having traversed a great part of Europe sees Britannia has roused her lion to give this monster)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Defeat of Russia: Retreat from Moscow by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and the French army in 1812

Defeat of Russia: Retreat from Moscow by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and the French army in 1812
NWI4833239 Defeat of Russia: Retreat from Moscow by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and the French army in 1812. Colouring engraving 19th century.; (add.info.: Defeat of Russia)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The Battle of Corunna

The Battle of Corunna
2910927 The Battle of Corunna; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting the Battle of Corunna, took place on 16 January 1809, when a French corps under Marshal of the Empire Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Guerre d'independance d'Espagne (1808-1814): la ruse de la France

Guerre d'independance d'Espagne (1808-1814): la ruse de la France
AIS5374800 Guerre d'independance d'Espagne (1808-1814): la ruse de la France, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) offre a son frere Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844) le sommeil de l'Espagne

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The emperor Napoleon I at the Waterloo battle, 18/06/1815, 19th (engraving)

The emperor Napoleon I at the Waterloo battle, 18/06/1815, 19th (engraving)
BEN5478747 The emperor Napoleon I at the Waterloo battle, 18/06/1815, 19th (engraving); Civica Raccolta Stampe Bertarelli, Milan, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The British landing at Vlissingen (Netherlands, Netherlands), in August 1809

The British landing at Vlissingen (Netherlands, Netherlands), in August 1809, during the Walcheren Expedition
MMM5480764 The British landing at Vlissingen (Netherlands, Netherlands), in August 1809, during the Walcheren Expedition, a military operation that aimed to cross the North Sea

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: John Bull leering at the city of Brest in 1803 (engraving)

John Bull leering at the city of Brest in 1803 (engraving)
NMM5619602 John Bull leering at the city of Brest in 1803 (engraving); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: " Caricature showing a huge John Bull on a tiny boat facing the French)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Map of Europe in 1810. 19th century (engraving from a history book)

Map of Europe in 1810. 19th century (engraving from a history book)
ELD4913301 Map of Europe in 1810. 19th century (engraving from a history book); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The defeat of the armies in the Llobregat

The defeat of the armies in the Llobregat
2910867 The defeat of the armies in the Llobregat; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting the defeat of the armies in the Llobregat, Spain. Dated 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846)

Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846)
863495 Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846); (add.info.: Louis Bonaparte (1778-1846) French soldier. King of Holland under the name of Lodewijk I (1806-1810)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809)

Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809)
863493 Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809); (add.info.: Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello (1769-1809) one of Napoleon's generals. Won the battle of Montebello (1800)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Bonaparte (1769-1821), general-in-chief of the Italian army, planting a flag on the bridge of

Bonaparte (1769-1821), general-in-chief of the Italian army, planting a flag on the bridge of Arcole. 15 November 1796
JAB5035287 Bonaparte (1769-1821), general-in-chief of the Italian army, planting a flag on the bridge of Arcole. 15 November 1796.; (add.info.: Bonaparte (1769-1821)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The Passage of the Beresina (Berezina) in November 1812 - Engraving of the 19th century

The Passage of the Beresina (Berezina) in November 1812 - Engraving of the 19th century
XEE5026997 The Passage of the Beresina (Berezina) in November 1812 - Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: The Passage of the Beresina (Berezina) in November 1812 - Engraving of the 19th century)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880)

Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821
ETI4397341 Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte, detail. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821. Ceiling of the Campana room, Musee du Louvre

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Meeting of European statesmen and diplomats at the Congress in Vienna (Austria) (November 1)

Meeting of European statesmen and diplomats at the Congress in Vienna (Austria) (November 1, 1814 to June 9)
NWI4834144 Meeting of European statesmen and diplomats at the Congress in Vienna (Austria) (November 1, 1814 to June 9, 1815) to put an end to the Napoleonic wars

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Plan of the Battle of Waterloo, June 16-18, 1815. From Historical Atlas, published 1923

Plan of the Battle of Waterloo, June 16-18, 1815. From Historical Atlas, published 1923
2603479 Plan of the Battle of Waterloo, June 16-18, 1815. From Historical Atlas, published 1923

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: History of kings. Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) before his battle plans reflected in combat

History of kings. Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) before his battle plans reflected in combat strategies
NWI4943929 History of kings. Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) before his battle plans reflected in combat strategies. Engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of kings)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Mamluks of Napoleon I's Imperial Guard

Mamluks of Napoleon I's Imperial Guard
3788346 Mamluks of Napoleon I's Imperial Guard; (add.info.: Mamluks of the Imperial Guard. Illustration published by Castiaux, Lille, 1808)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Napoleon visiting the wounded soldiers in the Lobau Island, 19th century (oil on canvas)

Napoleon visiting the wounded soldiers in the Lobau Island, 19th century (oil on canvas)
7423024 Napoleon visiting the wounded soldiers in the Lobau Island, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Meynier, Charles (1768-1832); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Napoleon receives the Queen of Prussia in Tilsitt, 1808 (Oil on Canvas)

Napoleon receives the Queen of Prussia in Tilsitt, 1808 (Oil on Canvas)
7423004 Napoleon receives the Queen of Prussia in Tilsitt, 1808 (Oil on Canvas) by Berthon, Rene Theodore (1776-1859); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815 (print)

The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815 (print)
7419940 The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815 (print) by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: The Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Napoleon Wounded in front of Ratisbonne, 1810 (oil on canvas)

Napoleon Wounded in front of Ratisbonne, 1810 (oil on canvas)
7423036 Napoleon Wounded in front of Ratisbonne, 1810 (oil on canvas) by Gautherot, Pierre (1769-1825); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The priest Laine, military chaplain, at the Solferino battle. 1865 (engraving)

The priest Laine, military chaplain, at the Solferino battle. 1865 (engraving)
7147186 The priest Laine, military chaplain, at the Solferino battle. 1865 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The priest Laine)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Campaign of Egypt, 1798: At the foot of the pyramids, the soldiers of the army of General

Campaign of Egypt, 1798: At the foot of the pyramids, the soldiers of the army of General Bonaparte look at the grave
PCT4288210 Campaign of Egypt, 1798: At the foot of the pyramids, the soldiers of the army of General Bonaparte look at the grave hieroglyphs on the wall of a temple - a young drum wrote from above

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Napoleon in front of Madrid in 1808, 1810 (oil on canvas)

Napoleon in front of Madrid in 1808, 1810 (oil on canvas)
7423037 Napoleon in front of Madrid in 1808, 1810 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Napoleon gives the cross of the legion of honor to a russian soldier in Tilsitt 1808 (oil on canvas)

Napoleon gives the cross of the legion of honor to a russian soldier in Tilsitt 1808 (oil on canvas)
7422996 Napoleon gives the cross of the legion of honor to a russian soldier in Tilsitt 1808 (oil on canvas) by Debret, Jean Baptiste (1768-1848)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Bonaparte Haranguing the bavarian and Wurttemberg army in Abensberg, 1810 (oil on canvas)

Bonaparte Haranguing the bavarian and Wurttemberg army in Abensberg, 1810 (oil on canvas)
7422999 Bonaparte Haranguing the bavarian and Wurttemberg army in Abensberg, 1810 (oil on canvas) by Debret, Jean Baptiste (1768-1848); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The Battle of Waterloo (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Waterloo (oil on canvas)
NGW238924 The Battle of Waterloo (oil on canvas) by Jones, George (1786-1869); 122.4x213.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The Battle of Waterloo (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Waterloo (oil on canvas)
NGW186843 The Battle of Waterloo (oil on canvas) by Jones, George (1786-1869); 122.4x213.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, after 1804 (engraving)

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, after 1804 (engraving)
904679 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, after 1804 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Allegory of the state of France before the return of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821

Allegory of the state of France before the return of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821
JLJ4575079 Allegory of the state of France before the return of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) from the campaign (expedition) of Egypt (1798-1801) Painting by Jean Pierre Franque (1774-1860)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Marshal Grouchy at the Battle of Waterloo, 1873 (engraving)

Marshal Grouchy at the Battle of Waterloo, 1873 (engraving)
7418359 Marshal Grouchy at the Battle of Waterloo, 1873 (engraving) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte I (1769-1821) at Austerlitz (pencil)

Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte I (1769-1821) at Austerlitz (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
7415410 Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte I (1769-1821) at Austerlitz (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836) (attr)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: On the evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 19th century (print)

On the evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 19th century (print)
3786597 On the evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 19th century (print); (add.info.: On the evening of the Battle of Waterloo - from painting by Ernest Crofts)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Sir John Moore

Sir John Moore
3784461 Sir John Moore; (add.info.: Sir John Moore - portrait. British lieutenant-general in the British Army, noted for his reforms to military training)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Hofer appointed Governor of the Tyrol, 1809

Hofer appointed Governor of the Tyrol, 1809
3784462 Hofer appointed Governor of the Tyrol, 1809; (add.info.: Andreas (Andrew) Hofer appointed Governor of the Tyrol, 1809

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Heroism of the Maid of Saragossa, Spain, 1808

Heroism of the Maid of Saragossa, Spain, 1808
3785195 Heroism of the Maid of Saragossa, Spain, 1808; (add.info.: Heroism of the Maid of Saragossa / Zaragoza, Spain, 1808, by W. H. Overend)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Lady Hamilton welcoming the victors of the Nile

Lady Hamilton welcoming the victors of the Nile
3782452 Lady Hamilton welcoming the victors of the Nile; (add.info.: Lady Hamilton welcoming the victors of the Nile, after the original by English painter Robert Alexander Hillingford, 1825 - 1904)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Emperor Napoleon horseback in front of his troops (great army), observing (enemy lines)

Emperor Napoleon horseback in front of his troops (great army), observing (enemy lines)
PCT4281905 Emperor Napoleon horseback in front of his troops (great army), observing (enemy lines?) with a long view (long view - bezel)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Nelson's chase after the French fleet, 1805

Nelson's chase after the French fleet, 1805
3782454 Nelson's chase after the French fleet, 1805; (add.info.: Nelson's chase after the French fleet, 1805, after the original by the British painter, Thomas Davidson, 1863 - 1903)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821

Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821
ETI4397342 Expedition from Egypt under the orders of Bonaparte. Painting by Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), 1821. Ceiling of the Campana room, Musee du Louvre

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Conscription in France for Napoleon's Wars

Conscription in France for Napoleon's Wars
3786588 Conscription in France for Napoleon's Wars; (add.info.: Conscription in France for Napoleon's Wars.Napoleonic Wars)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Retreat from Moscow, 1812, 19th century (print)

Retreat from Moscow, 1812, 19th century (print)
7315200 Retreat from Moscow, 1812, 19th century (print) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retreat from Moscow, 1812)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Representation of Fra Diavolo (nickname Michele Pezza) (1760-1806), Brigand

Representation of Fra Diavolo (nickname Michele Pezza) (1760-1806), Brigand
ELD4856762 Representation of Fra Diavolo (nickname Michele Pezza) (1760-1806), Brigand and Chief Neapolitan insurgent against the Armee of Napoleon Bonaparte

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: The captain of Chambure at the head of his company nicknamed L'Infernale, 1895(lithograph)

The captain of Chambure at the head of his company nicknamed L'Infernale, 1895(lithograph)
JLJ4628300 The captain of Chambure at the head of his company nicknamed L'Infernale, 1895(lithograph) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Passage Of The Biddasoa By Wellington's Army October 7th 1813, 1908 (Oil on canvas)

Passage Of The Biddasoa By Wellington's Army October 7th 1813, 1908 (Oil on canvas)
7306160 Passage Of The Biddasoa By Wellington's Army October 7th 1813, 1908 (Oil on canvas) by Beadle, James Prinsep (1863-1947); 180x117 cm; The Queen's Royal Hussars, Tidworth

Background imageNapoleonic War Collection: Baron Jean-Dominique Larrey, chief surgeon of the army (1766-1842)

Baron Jean-Dominique Larrey, chief surgeon of the army (1766-1842) amputates the arm of Captain Rebsamen on 30/10/1813
JLJ4620609 Baron Jean-Dominique Larrey, chief surgeon of the army (1766-1842) amputates the arm of Captain Rebsamen on 30/10/1813 wounds the battle of Hanau




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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.