War Of The Fifth Coalition Collection

La lettre de Wagram, 1827. Creator: Dubufe, Claude Marie Paul (1790-1864)
La lettre de Wagram, 1827. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-arts, Rouen

Death of Major von Schill in a street battle in Stralsund, 31 May 1809 (colour litho)
3621060 Death of Major von Schill in a street battle in Stralsund, 31 May 1809 (colour litho) by Knotel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the Battle of Aspern or Essling, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746902 Map of the Battle of Aspern or Essling, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Map of the Battle of Aspern or Essling, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746901 Map of the Battle of Aspern or Essling, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Marshal Lannes at the assault on Ratisbon, 1809 (colour litho)
3626999 Marshal Lannes at the assault on Ratisbon, 1809 (colour litho) by Paris, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marshal Lannes at the assault on Ratisbon, 1809)

Tyrolean rebels fighting the French army at the Battle of the Sachsenklemme, 1809 (engraving)
3647630 Tyrolean rebels fighting the French army at the Battle of the Sachsenklemme, 1809 (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the Battle of Wagram, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London
746899 Map of the Battle of Wagram, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Napoleon receives news of the death of his best friend, Marshal Lannes, at the Battle of Aspern-Essling
3100870 Napoleon receives news of the death of his best friend, Marshal Lannes, at the Battle of Aspern-Essling, May 1809 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Victory of the Tyroleans over the French at the Battle of Bergisel, Austria, 1809 (engraving)
5216927 Victory of the Tyroleans over the French at the Battle of Bergisel, Austria, 1809 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Andreas Hofer, leader of the Tyrolean Rebellion against French occupation during the War of the Fifth Coalition
3647626 Andreas Hofer, leader of the Tyrolean Rebellion against French occupation during the War of the Fifth Coalition (engraving) by German School

Napoleon watching the Battle of Aspern-Essling from the top of a tree on the island of Lobau
3100875 Napoleon watching the Battle of Aspern-Essling from the top of a tree on the island of Lobau, 22 May 1809 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Joachim Haspinger blessing Tyrolean students preparing to depart to defend their homeland (litho)
3100185 Joachim Haspinger blessing Tyrolean students preparing to depart to defend their homeland (litho) by German School

Napoleons bivouac on the battlefield of Wagram in the night from the 5th to the 6th of July 1809, 1810. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Battle of Ratisbon on 23 April 1809, 1809. Artist: Rugendas, Johann Lorenz, the Younger
The Battle of Ratisbon on 23 April 1809, 1809. From a private collection

General Lasalle (1775-1809) in the Battle of Wagram, 1906. Private Collection

Napoleon Bidding Farewell to Marshal Jean Lannes, 1858. Artist: Dorian
Napoleon Bidding Farewell to Marshal Jean Lannes, 1858. The Emperor Napoleon (1769-1821) with Marshal Lannes (1769-1809) after the latter suffered a mortal wound at the Battle of Aspern-Essling in

Marshal Massena at the Battle of Wagram, Austria, 5th-6th July 1809, (1904). At the Battle of Wagram, near Vienna, Napoleons French forces defeated Archduke Charles Austrian army

Antoine Charles Louis, Comte de Lasalle (1775-1809), 1889. Private Collection

A Tyrolean peasant family defends their house against attacking soldiers. (Scene from the 1809 Tyrol)
A Tyrolean peasant family defends their house against attacking soldiers. (Scene from the 1809 Tyrolean rebellion). Private Collection

Andreas Hofer and his Compatriots, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Andreas Hofer and his Compatriots, 1882. Private Collection

Napoleon in the Battle of Wagram, 1841. Artist: Bellange, Hippolyte (1800-1866)
Napoleon in the Battle of Wagram, 1841. Private Collection

The Battle of Wagram. Artist: Rugendas, Johann Lorenz, the Younger (1775-1826)
The Battle of Wagram. From a private collection

The Battle of Eggmuhl on 22 April 1809, ca 1809. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Eggmuhl on 22 April 1809, ca 1809. From a private collection

Flushing, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Flushing, c1880. Episode from the Walcheren Campaign during the War of the Fifth Coalition (1809). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Bombardment of Flushing, c1880. Episode from the Walcheren Campaign during the War of the Fifth Coalition (1809). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Napoleon wounded before Ratisbon, April 23, 1809. Artist: Gautherot, Claude (1769-1825)
Napoleon wounded before Ratisbon, April 23, 1809. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Battle of Wagram. Private Collection

Napoleon I in Wagram in 1809 (oil on canvas)
XPH335472 Napoleon I in Wagram in 1809 (oil on canvas) by Swebach, Jacques Francois Joseph (1769-1823); Musee de l Armee, Brussels

The Battle of Wagram on 6th July 1809 (litho)
XPH335449 The Battle of Wagram on 6th July 1809 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Staatsbibliothek, Berlin, Germany; (add.info)

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"The War of the Fifth Coalition: A Struggle for Power and Independence" In the midst of a tumultuous era, marked by political upheaval and military conquests, the War of the Fifth Coalition emerged as a defining moment in European history. With captivating artworks such as "Napoleon Bidding Farewell to Marshal Jean Lannes" by Dorian and "Marshal Massena at the Battle of Wagram, Austria, " we are transported back to this gripping chapter. The year was 1809 when tensions reached their peak. The battlefields were adorned with heroes like Major von Schill, who met his tragic end in a street battle in Stralsund. Meanwhile, portraits like that of Andreas Hofer remind us of those who fought valiantly for independence against French occupation. Maps depicting crucial battles such as Aspern or Essling reveal strategic maneuvers and blood-soaked grounds where countless lives were lost, and is here that Marshal Lannes fearlessly led assaults on Ratisbon while Tyrolean rebels fiercely clashed with the mighty French army at Sachsenklemme. As news spread across Europe, Napoleon received word of his best friend's demise – Marshal Lannes fell during the Battle of Aspern-Essling. This loss struck deep within him, reminding us that even great leaders experience profound grief amidst war's chaos. Yet amidst despair, glimmers of hope emerged from unexpected quarters. The Tyroleans achieved victory over their oppressors at Bergisel through sheer determination and unwavering spirit under Andreas Hofer's leadership. The War of the Fifth Coalition encapsulates an epoch defined by power struggles and quests for freedom. Through these captivating images and stories etched into history books forevermore, we bear witness to both triumphs and tragedies that shaped nations' destinies. Let us remember those brave souls who fought relentlessly on distant battlefields – their sacrifices echoing through time as reminders that wars may be won or lost, but the indomitable human spirit endures.