War Of The First Coalition Collection

The death of General Bussche
6266306 The death of General Bussche; (add.info.: The death of General Georg Wilhelm Baron von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen, 1726-1794, at the battle of Bommelerwaard in the Dutch Republic)

The Battle of Fleurus, 1622, 1630-1640. Creator: Pieter Snayers
The Battle of Fleurus, 1622, 1630-1640. Other Title(s): The Battle of Fleurus, 1622

Napoleon at the battle of Rivoli on 14 January 1797, 1844. Creator: Philippoteaux, Henri Félix Emmanuel (1815-1884)
Napoleon at the battle of Rivoli on 14 January 1797, 1844. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l'Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Map of the Battle of Camperdown, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746930 Map of the Battle of Camperdown, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Map of the Battle of Jemappes, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746870 Map of the Battle of Jemappes, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Handkerchief, England, 1794. Creators: Unknown, John Slack
Handkerchief, England, 1794. The Memorable Naval Engagement on the 1st of June 1794, when the British Channel Fleet under the command of Lord Howe took

The French flight from the Prussians in 1792, ca 1792. Creator: Anonymous
The French flight from the Prussians in 1792, ca 1792. Found in the Collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Map of the Siege of Mantua, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London
746934 Map of the Siege of Mantua, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Map of the Battle of Fleurus, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London
746876 Map of the Battle of Fleurus, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Map of the Battles of Turcoing & Tournay, published by William Blackwood and Sons
746874 Map of the Battles of Turcoing & Tournay, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

The capitulation of Mantua to Napoleon Bonaparte, 1797 (engraving)
3647600 The capitulation of Mantua to Napoleon Bonaparte, 1797 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the Battle of Arcole, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London
746933 Map of the Battle of Arcole, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Map of the Battle of Rivoli, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London
746932 Map of the Battle of Rivoli, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Battle of Jemappes, French Revolutionary Wars, 6 November 1792 (colour litho)
6001553 Battle of Jemappes, French Revolutionary Wars, 6 November 1792 (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph Charles (fl.1892) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Jemappes)

French soldiers camped outside the Doges Palace in Venice, French Revolutionary Wars, 1797 (litho)
6014144 French soldiers camped outside the Doges Palace in Venice, French Revolutionary Wars, 1797 (litho) by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Passage Du Pont D Arcole (coloured engraving)
2818069 Passage Du Pont D Arcole (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passage Du Pont D Arcole)

Siege and Bombardment of Lille by Albert de Saxe-Teschen
895587 Siege and Bombardment of Lille by Albert de Saxe-Teschen, September-October 1792 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

13 Vendemiaire. Napoleon Bonapartes quelling of the Royalist revolt... in Paris, 1797
13 Vendemiaire. Napoleon Bonapartes quelling of the Royalist revolt in front of the Eglise Saint-Roch in Paris, 1797. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Madame Sans-Culotte, ca 1794. Creator: Anonymous
Madame Sans-Culotte, ca 1794. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Napoleon Bonaparte, General en chef der Armee d Italie, ca 1797. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Buonaparte atttempting to force the Bridge of Arcola, (1796), 1816. Creator: Unknown
Buonaparte atttempting to force the Bridge of Arcola, (1796), 1816. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman, military leader at the Battle of Arcola (1796)

General Napoleon Bonaparte, 1796. Artist: Anonymous
General Napoleon Bonaparte, 1796. From a private collection

Napoleon as commander of the Army of Italy, c. 1798. Artist: Bonneville, Francois
Napoleon as commander of the Army of Italy, c. 1798. From a private collection

The Siege of Mantua. Wurmser surrendered to Jean Serurier, February 2, 1797, 1812
The Siege of Mantua. Wurmser surrendered to Jean Se rurier, February 2, 1797, 1812. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Histoire de France, Cha teau de Versailles

The insurrection of 31 May 1793, c. 1800. Private Collection

The death of General Marceau, . Private Collection

The departure of the volunteers for the revolutionary armies, c. 1793. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The battle of Rivoli on 14 January 1797 (Detail). Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Battle of Castiglione, 5 August 1796. Private Collection

French Army Crossing the Rhine at Dusseldorf, September 6, 1795. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The war council at Courtrai on June 26, 1792. Artist: Anonymous
The war council at Courtrai on June 26, 1792. Private Collection

Meeting of Napoleon with the Ambassadors of the Austrian Emperor near Leoben (Steiermark) on 7 April Artist: Lecomte
Meeting of Napoleon with the Ambassadors of the Austrian Emperor near Leoben (Steiermark) on 7 April, 1797, 1808. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Preliminaries of Leoben, 17th April 1797. Artist: Lethiere, Guillaume Guillon (1760-1832)
The Preliminaries of Leoben, 17th April 1797. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Battle of Valmy, September 20th, 1792. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
The Battle of Valmy, September 20th, 1792. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Grand Square in Lille During the Siege of 1792. Artist: Watteau, Francois-Louis-Joseph (1758-1823)
The Grand Square in Lille During the Siege of 1792. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Bombardment of Frankfurt am Main by the French Army, July 13, 1796. Artist: Schutz, Christian Georg
Bombardment of Frankfurt am Main by the French Army, July 13, 1796. Private Collection

Admiral de Winter resigning his sword on board the Venerable, 11 October 1797 (c1857). Artist: H Lemon
Admiral de Winter resigning his sword on board the Venerable, 11 October 1797 (c1857). Admiral Jan Willem De Winter (1761-1812), commander of the Dutch fleet, surrendering on board HMS Venerable

The attack upon the French camp on the hills of Famars near Valenciennes, 23 May 1793 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The attack upon the French camp on the hills of Famars near Valenciennes, 23 May 1793 (c1857). A scene from the Battle of Famars, during the Flanders campaign of the War of the First Coalition

Scene on the deck of the Queen Charlotte, 1 June 1794 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
Scene on the deck of the Queen Charlotte, 1 June 1794 (c1857). Scene on board Admiral Lord Howes flagship at the Battle of Ushant (the Glorious First of June)

Lord Howes victory over the French, 1st June 1794, (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
Admiral Lord Howes victory over the French, 1 June 1794, (c1857). Earl Howe (1726-1799) commanded the English fleet that decisively defeated the French in the Battle of Ushant

Admiral Duncans victory over the Dutch fleet, North Sea, 11 October 1797, (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
Admiral Duncans victory over the Dutch fleet, North Sea, 11 October 1797, (c1857). Adam Duncan (1731-1804), Viscount Duncan of Camperdown, defeating the Dutch fleet off Camperdown (north of Haarlem)

The death of Captain Faulknor, 1795 (c1857). Artist: J Rogers
The death of Captain Faulknor, 1795 (c1857). Commanding HMS Blanche, a fifth-rate 32 gun Royal Navy frigate, Captain Robert Faulknor the Younger (1763-1795)

View of Dusseldorf before the French Bombardment on October 6th, 1794, 1798. Artist: Johann Ziegler
View of Dusseldorf before the French Bombardment on October 6th, 1794, 1798. The city was damaged by fires caused a French artillery bombardment during the War of the First Coalition

Felicite and Theophile de Fernig, French heroines, 1792, (1894). Artist: Frederic Lix
Felicite and Theophile de Fernig, French heroines, 1792, (1894). The daughters of General Louis Joseph de Fernig, Felicite and Theophile were enrolled in the National Guard in 1792

The death of General Georg Wilhelm Baron von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen, 1726 - 1794, at the battle of Bommelerwaard in the Dutch Republic, 1794

The Siege of Valenciennes
XIR901459 The Siege of Valenciennes by Verdussen, Jan Peeter (c.1700-63); Musee Ingres, Montauban, France; (add.info.: SiAeAšge de Valenciennes); Flemish, out of copyright

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"The War of the First Coalition: A Struggle for Power and Territory" In the late 18th century, Europe was embroiled in a fierce conflict known as the War of the First Coalition. This war, which lasted from 1792 to 1797, saw major powers such as France, Austria, Prussia, and Britain vying for dominance on the continent. The battle lines were drawn across various theaters of war, each marked by significant events that shaped the outcome of this tumultuous period. Maps like those depicting the Battle of Camperdown and Jemappes provide us with a visual understanding of these crucial engagements. As armies clashed on land and at sea, ordinary objects like a handkerchief from England serve as reminders of how civilians were affected by this widespread conflict. The unknown creators behind it captured an essence of patriotism or perhaps longing for peace amidst chaos. One notable event during this time was the French flight from Prussian forces in 1792. An anonymous depiction showcases their desperate struggle against overwhelming odds – a testament to their determination to defend their revolutionary ideals. The Siege of Mantua became another focal point in this war. William Blackwood and Sons' map offers insight into Napoleon Bonaparte's strategic maneuvers during his campaign to capture this key city. Its eventual capitulation would prove pivotal in reshaping European politics. The Battle of Fleurus also left an indelible mark on history. Published maps reveal how both sides fought fiercely for control over strategic positions – ultimately leading to victory for France and solidifying its position within Europe. Other battles like Turcoing & Tournay further exemplified the intensity and scale at which conflicts unfolded during this period. These maps published by William Blackwood and Sons shed light on military tactics employed by opposing forces striving for supremacy. Napoleon's dismissal of Venetian delegates after massacres at Venice and Verona highlights not only his ruthlessness but also the far-reaching consequences of this war.