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Framed Print : Quatre Bras / Hamilton
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Quatre Bras / Hamilton
Wellington defeats Ney at QUATRE BRAS, foiling Napoleons plan to prevent the joining of the British and Prussian armies
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Media ID 580089
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1815 Armies Bras Days Defeats Hamilton Hundred Joining Napoleonic Napoleons Plan Prevent Prussian Quatre Wars Wellington
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the Quatre Bras / Hamilton Framed Print from the Media Storehouse range of historical art. This stunning print, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts the pivotal Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815. Witness the epic clash between the British forces led by the Duke of Wellington and the French army under the command of Marshal Ney. This beautifully detailed artwork brings history to life, capturing the intensity and drama of the battlefield. A must-have addition to any home or office, this framed print is a testament to the courage and determination of the soldiers involved in this crucial engagement. Preventing the joining of the British and Prussian armies, Wellington's victory at Quatre Bras played a significant role in the ultimate defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo. Add this historical masterpiece to your collection and relive the past with every glance.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Quatre Bras: Wellington Foils Napoleon's Plan to Prevent the Joining of the British and Prussian Armies, June 16, 1815 This historic print depicts the pivotal Battle of Quatre Bras, fought on June 16, 1815, during the Napoleonic Wars. The battle took place in present-day Belgium, just days before the famous Battle of Waterloo. In this engagement, the Duke of Wellington's British and allied forces, primarily Belgian and Dutch troops, clashed with Marshal Jean-Baptiste Ney's French army. Napoleon Bonaparte, the French Emperor, had planned to prevent the joining of the British and Prussian armies by defeating Wellington at Quatre Bras. If successful, this would have left the Prussian army, led by Field Marshal Blücher, free to engage the French in the north, while Wellington's forces faced the brunt of the French assault in the south. However, Wellington's skillful maneuvering and Ney's miscalculations led to a hard-fought but ultimately inconclusive battle. The print, titled "Quatre Bras: The Battle Fought June 16, 1815," captures the intensity and chaos of the battlefield. In the foreground, British soldiers engage the French in hand-to-hand combat, while in the background, the smoke from gunfire rises above the trees. The Duke of Wellington, dressed in his distinctive red uniform, stands atop a hill, surveying the battlefield and issuing orders to his commanders. Despite the indecisive outcome at Quatre Bras, Wellington's forces managed to hold their ground and prevent a decisive French victory. This bought valuable time for the Prussian army to join the British, ultimately leading to Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo just a few days later. The Battle of Quatre Bras remains an important chapter in the history of the Napoleonic Wars and a testament to the strategic brilliance of the Duke of Wellington.
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