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Hussars. A view near Mont St Jean
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Hussars. A view near Mont St Jean
Hussars. A view near Mont St Jean.Aquatint.Inscribed Charge like lightning. with the remains of your troop on the flank of the LancersAssociated with 7th (Queens Own) Light Dragoons, French Lancers and Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815). Aquatint Date: 1815
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1810 1815 1816 Aquatint Charge Dragoons Flank Hussars Inscribed Lancers Lightning Mont Napoleonic Queens Troop Wars Waterloo
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This aquatint print, titled "Hussars. A view near Mont St Jean," transports us back in time to the momentous events of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The image, inscribed with the evocative phrase "Charge like lightning," depicts a group of hussars, a light cavalry regiment, taking a momentary respite on the battlefield's edge. The rugged terrain near Mont St Jean, the site of the decisive engagement between the French and Allied forces, is evident in the background, with its undulating hills and scattered trees. The hussars, renowned for their agility and speed, are associated with several regiments of the period, including the 7th (Queens Own) Light Dragoons, French Lancers, and others. The date of the print, 1815, places us squarely in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, a time of intense conflict and historical significance. The hussars in the print are seen gathered on the flank of the lancers, their horses tethered and their weapons at the ready. The remnants of their troop can be seen in the distance, a testament to the brutal realities of war. This poignant scene, captured through the art of aquatint, offers a glimpse into the lives of these brave soldiers and the pivotal role they played in the Battle of Waterloo. The intricacy and detail of the print, with its meticulous shading and tonal variations, serve to bring the scene to life and transport us to a bygone era. This historical treasure is a must-have for any collector of military history or art, and a fitting reminder of the valor and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.
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