Tholey Collection

LEE AND HIS GENERALS. Robert E. Lee and his generals. Lithograph, 1867, after Augustus Tholey

Major General James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759
BATTLE OF QUEBEC, 1759. Major General James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759. Photogravure, 1894, after a painting by Augustus Tholey

(1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington and Friends After a Days Hunt in Virginia
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington and Friends After a Days Hunt in Virginia. Lithograph by Charles Tholey, 1868

Wortsegel, steel sculpture for poetry by artist Heinrich Popp near Tholey, Saarland, Germany

Aerial view on the german-french meeting place Schaumberg tower on the Schaumberg at Tholey, Saarland, Germany

German-french meeting place Schaumberg tower on the Schaumberg at Tholey, Saarland, Germany

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1775. Leaders of the Continental Congress. John Adams, Robert Morris, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson. Drawing by Augustus Tholey, c1894

BATTLE OF QUEBEC, 1759. Major General James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759. Photogravure, 1894, after a painting by Augustus Tholey

Marquis de Lafayette, George Washington, and Baron von Steuben at the Continental Armys winter encamptment at Valley
VALLEY FORGE, 1778. Marquis de Lafayette, George Washington, and Baron von Steuben at the Continental Armys winter encamptment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, winter 1778

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"Tholey: A Tapestry of History and Art" Step into the world of Tholey, a town rich in history and artistic wonders. From renowned generals to iconic sculptures, this captivating place has it all. Let's start with Lee and his generals. Robert E. Lee, a legendary figure in American history, commanded an army of brilliant minds who strategized their way through battles. Their legacy lives on as symbols of courage and leadership. Travel back even further to the Battle of Quebec in 1759 where Major General James Wolfe faced off against the Marquis de Montcalm. This historic clash is immortalized in a photogravure by Augustus Tholey, capturing the intensity and valor displayed on that fateful day. Switching gears to artistry, Charles Tholey's lithograph takes us on a hunting expedition with George Washington himself. Alongside him are Wayne, Lafayette, Greene, La Grange, and Pulaski - names forever etched into our collective memory. Venturing outside the town center lies Heinrich Popp's steel sculpture called Wortsegel near Tholey in Saarland. This masterpiece adds poetic beauty to its surroundings while inviting contemplation from all who encounter it. For breathtaking vistas overlooking German-French unity stands Schaumberg tower atop Schaumberg mountain - a meeting point symbolizing harmony between nations. Here at this picturesque location lies another piece by Heinrich Popp - Wortsegel once again mesmerizing visitors with its artistic allure. Shifting focus to America's Continental Congress leaders such as John Adams and Robert Morris - visionaries whose decisions shaped the course of history during those tumultuous times when independence was fought for tooth-and-nail. Lastly but certainly not least is Robert Fulton; an ingenious engineer credited with designing steamboats that revolutionized transportation forevermore. His inventive spirit continues to inspire generations worldwide.