Sixth Coalition Collection

Napoleon at Montereau: The bullet that will kill me is not yet cast!. Private Collection

The Battle of the Katzbach on 26 August 1813. Creator: Bartsch, Adam von (1757-1821)
The Battle of the Katzbach on 26 August 1813. Private Collection

"Campagne de France, "or "1814, "recently sold for £34, 000 (engraving)
1627102 " Campagne de France, " or " 1814, " recently sold for £ 34, 000 (engraving) by Meissonier

Battle of Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, from An illustrated record of important
1268367 Battle of Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, from An illustrated record of important events in the Annals of Europe during the years 1812, 1813, 1814 & 1815

The three allied rulers at the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. (colour litho)
725470 The three allied rulers at the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The three allied rulers at the Battle of Leipzig in 1813)

Map of Paris and Its Environs, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746877 Map of Paris and Its Environs, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Prussian Landwehr, 1813-15. (engraving)
957895 Prussian Landwehr, 1813-15. (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Landwehr, 1813-15. Pomeranians, Militia, Officer, Grand Uniform, Student)

Frederick William III, King of Prussia (1770-1840), addressing the public in Wroclaw in March 1813 (colour litho)
725467 Frederick William III, King of Prussia (1770-1840), addressing the public in Wroclaw in March 1813 (colour litho) by Rohling

Battle of Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, from An illustrated record of important
1268366 Battle of Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, from An illustrated record of important events in the Annals of Europe during the years 1812, 1813, 1814 & 1815

The Colberg Regiment at the Battle of Bautzen. Artist: Elsholtz, Ludwig (1805-1850)
The Colberg Regiment at the Battle of Bautzen. From a private collection

Russian troops go after the Battle of Lutzen back across the Elbe, 1813. Artist: Sauerweid
Russian troops go after the Battle of Lutzen back across the Elbe, 1813. From a private collection

The Death of Marshal Duroc at Hochkirchen on 22 May 1813. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas
The Death of Marshal Duroc at Hochkirchen on 22 May 1813. From a private collection

Blücher crossing the River Rhine near Kaub on 1st January 1814, 1860. Creator: Camphausen
Blü cher crossing the River Rhine near Kaub on 1st January 1814, 1860. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Excerpt of German students in the War of Independence of 1813, 1908-1909. Found in the Collection of Friedrich-Schiller-Universita t Jena

Meeting in Prague on August 18, 1813, between European monarchs who were part of the Sixth Coalition against Napoleon: Francis I, Emperor of Austria, Alexander I

The Battle of Mockern on April 5, 1813. Private Collection

The Battle of Bautzen, 1813. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Bautzen, 1813. From a private collection

The death of General Moreau at Dresden. Private Collection

The Battle of Dennewitz on 6 September 1813, 1842. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The attack of the French hussars on the 2nd Pomeranian Battalion. Dannigkow-Mockern, 5 April 1813. Private Collection

The Fight near Dannigkow on April 5, 1813. Private Collection

The Battle of Lutzen, 1813. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Lutzen, 1813. From a private collection

The Battle of Giesshuebel on 1813. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Battle of Koenigswartha on May 19, 1813. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

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The Sixth Coalition, a pivotal alliance formed during the Napoleonic Wars, saw several significant battles and events that shaped the course of history. One such battle was the Battle of Katzbach on 26 August 1813. This fierce encounter, depicted in an engraving by Adam von Bartsch, showcased the determination and bravery of both sides. Another notable event was the Battle of Leipzig from 16-19 October 1813. An illustrated record captures this historic clash between Napoleon's forces and the allied armies in vivid detail. At this battle, three influential rulers - their presence captured in a colorful lithograph - united to confront Napoleon's dominance. Their strategic collaboration proved instrumental in turning the tide against him. A map published by William Blackwood and Sons provides insight into Paris and its environs during this time period. It highlights key locations where major military operations took place. The Prussian Landwehr played a crucial role during these campaigns from 1813-15. Engravings depict their dedication and sacrifice as they fought alongside other coalition forces to liberate Europe from French control. King Frederick William III of Prussia addressed his people in Wroclaw (now Wrocław) in March 1813, rallying them for what lay ahead. A vibrant lithograph immortalizes this momentous occasion when hope was kindled among his subjects. In another illustration from An Illustrated Record of Important Events, we witness The Colberg Regiment valiantly fighting at the Battle of Bautzen under Ludwig Elsholtz's artistic vision. Following victories like Lutzen, Russian troops retreated across the Elbe River with determination etched on their faces—a scene brought to life through Sauerweid's skilled brushstrokes. Tragedy struck Marshal Duroc at Hochkirchen on May 22nd, 1813—an event poignantly portrayed by August Friedrich Andreas Campe.