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Napoleonic Wars 1813-15 - Battle at Ligny (Belgium), on 16 June 1815 - Death of
XEE4163516 Napoleonic Wars 1813-15 - Battle at Ligny (Belgium), on 16 June 1815 - Death of Jean-Baptiste Girard - La mort du general Girard. Battle of Ligny (16 June 1815): wounded on the battlefield, General Girard (1775-1815), repatriated to Paris, died on 27 June. Engraving. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars 1813-15 - Battle at Ligny (Belgium), on 16 June 1815 - Death of Jean-Baptiste Girard - The death of General Girard, Battle of Ligny (16 June 1815): wounded on the battlefield, General Girard (1775-1815), repatriated to Paris, died on 27 June. Engraving.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright
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This print captures a significant moment from the Napoleonic Wars. The Battle at Ligny, which took place in Belgium on 16 June 1815, is depicted with great detail and emotion. In the center of the image lies General Jean-Baptiste Girard, his body wounded from the fierce battle that raged around him. General Girard, a courageous leader in the French army, fought valiantly on this fateful day. Despite being injured on the battlefield, he was repatriated to Paris for medical treatment. However, tragically, his wounds proved too severe and he succumbed to death on 27 June. The engraving beautifully portrays both the chaos of war and the solemnity of loss. Horses gallop through smoke-filled air as soldiers engage in combat all around them. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by brave individuals like General Girard during this tumultuous period in history. This historical artwork offers us a glimpse into one specific moment within a larger conflict that shaped nations and altered destinies forever. It invites viewers to reflect upon not only the brutality of war but also its human toll – reminding us that behind every casualty lies an individual with hopes, dreams, and loved ones left behind. Stefano Bianchetti's masterful composition immortalizes this pivotal event from centuries past while stirring emotions within those who behold it today.
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