Battle Of The Nations Collection

Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon Withdraws From Leipzig October 19th 1813
3030391 Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon Withdraws From Leipzig October 19th 1813; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon Withdraws from the battlefield at Leipzig October 19th 1813); © Don Troiani

Baron Peter von Duka, 1814. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Baron Peter von Duka, 1814

Lieutenant Field Marshal Johann Ritter von Kutschera, 1814. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Lieutenant Field Marshal Johann Ritter von Kutschera, 1814

"Excuse me, Sir!", 18 October 1813 (colour litho)
3100871 " Excuse me, Sir!", 18 October 1813 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Excuse me, Sir)

Meeting of the Emperors of Russian and Austria, King of Prussia
STC174277 Meeting of the Emperors of Russian and Austria, King of Prussia and Crown Prince of Sweden in the Great Square of Leipsic, October 18th 1813

Entry of the three Allied monarchs into Leipzig, 19 October 1813 (colour litho)
3102324 Entry of the three Allied monarchs into Leipzig, 19 October 1813 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

But still the French maintained an heroic resistance, illustration from
STC397079 But still the French maintained an heroic resistance, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A

The Prince of Schwarzenberg bringing news of victory at the Battle of Leipzig to the allied sovereigns on the evening
3100169 The Prince of Schwarzenberg bringing news of victory at the Battle of Leipzig to the allied sovereigns on the evening of 18 October 1813 (coloured engraving) by German School

Blowing up of the Elster Bridge, Battle of Leipzig, 1813 (engraving)
3647636 Blowing up of the Elster Bridge, Battle of Leipzig, 1813 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blowing up of the Elster Bridge, Battle of Leipzig)

The Battle of Leipzig, 19 October 1813, (1921). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Leipzig, 19 October 1813, (1921). La Bataille des Nations pres de Leipzig. The Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of the Nations, was fought from 16 to 19 October 1813

The Battle of Leipzig, (1813), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Leipzig, (1813), 1890. Battle of Leipzig fought between 16-19 October 1813, between an alliance of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden

The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, 16-19 October 1813, (1936). Die Volkerschlacht Bei Leipzig, 16-19 Oktober 1813. The allied monarchs: King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia

The storming of the Grimma Gate, 19 October 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The storming of the Grimma Gate, 19 October 1813, (1936). Ersturmung Des Grimmaischen Tores, 19 Oktober 1813. The Russians and Prussians enter the city through the Halle

Retreat of the French after the battle of Leipzig, 19 October 1813, (c1850). Artists
Retreat of the French after the battle of Leipzig, 19 October 1813, (c1850). The Battle of the Nations (or Battle of Leipzig)

The French Army Leaving Leipsic, 1813, (1896). The Battle of Leipzig or Battle of the Nations was fought from 16 to 19 October 1813, at Leipzig in Germany

The Allied commanders at Leipzig, 1813 (1815). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
The Allied commanders at Leipzig, 1813 (1815). Meeting of the Emperors of Russia and Austria, King of Prussia and Crown Prince of Sweden in the Great Square of Leipzig, October 18th 1813

The French retreat after the Battle of Leipzig, Germany, 19th October 1813. Artist
The French retreat after the Battle of Leipzig, Germany, 19th October 1813. The Battle of the Nations (or Battle of Leipzig)

Swedish Troops Assaulting the Town Gate of Leipzig, October 19, 1813, 1853. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Entry of the Allied Sovereigns into Leipzig on 19 October 1813. Artist: Anonymous, 19th century
The Entry of the Allied Sovereigns into Leipzig on 19 October 1813. Found in the collection of A. Pushkin Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Prince Jozef Poniatowski, 1807. Artist: Anonymous
Prince Jozef Poniatowski, 1807. From a private collection

Death of Prince Jozef Poniatowski in the Battle of Leipzig, 1820. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Death of Prince Jozef Poniatowski in the Battle of Leipzig, 1820. From a private collection

The Battle of Leipzig in October 1813, 1886. Artist: Willewalde, Gottfried (Bogdan Pavlovich) (1818-1903)
The Battle of Leipzig in October 1813, 1886. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Nizhny Tagil

The Battle of the Nations of Leipzig on October 1813. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Alexander I as God Rodomysl, 1816-1834. Artist: Tolstoy, Fyodor Petrovich (1783-1873)
Alexander I as God Rodomysl, 1816-1834. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

The Battle of the Nations. Artist: Rugendas, Johann Lorenz, the Younger (1775-1826)
The Battle of the Nations. Private Collection

After the Battle of the Nations: Prince Schwarzenberg bringing news of victory on October 18, 1813. Private Collection

A Sacred Moment after the Battle of the Nations on October 18, 1813. Artist: Anonymous
A Sacred Moment after the Battle of the Nations on October 18, 1813. Private Collection

Storming of the city of Leipzig by the Allied troops. Artist: Anonymous
Storming of the city of Leipzig by the Allied troops. Private Collection

An Episode from the Battle of Leipzig. Artist: Anonymous
An Episode from the Battle of Leipzig. Private Collection

The Battle of Leipzig. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Leipzig. Private Collection

Napoleon Rode Away With A Small Suite Through St. Peters Gate, 1902. Artist: William Barnes Wollen
Napoleon Rode Away With A Small Suite Through St. Peters Gate, 1902. The Battle of Leipzig or Battle of the Nations (16-19 October 1813)

The Allied Staff at Leipzig, 1902. Artist: Siegmund L Allemand
The Allied Staff at Leipzig, 1902. The Battle of Leipzig or Battle of the Nations (16-19 October 1813), the coalition led by Tsar Alexander I of Russia defeated the French army of Napoleon I

Feldmarschall Blucher 1742-1819. - Gemalde von M. Weese, 1934
Feldmarschall Blucher 1742-1819, 1934. Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, Furst von Wahlstatt (1742-1819), Prussian Generalfeldmarschall

Aerial view of Volkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). The monument to the Battle of the Nations, fought at Leipzig in 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars

The sovereigns returning thanks to God for the victory of Leipzig, 1816. Artist: T Wallis
The sovereigns returning thanks to God for the victory of Leipzig, 1816. The Battle of the Nations (or Battle of Leipzig)

Field Marshal von Blucher, Prince of Wagstadt, 1816. Artist: T Wallis
Field Marshal von Blucher, Prince of Wagstadt (1742-1819), 1816. Von Blucher was a Prussian General who led his army against Napoleon I at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813

The Battle of the Nations at Leipzig, Germany, 18 October 1813 (1900). The Austrian commander, the Prince of Schwarzenberg, bringing news of the victory to the assembled allied monarchs

Poniatowski from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Poniatowski from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Death and Bonaparte, The Two Kings of Terror, January 1, 1814. January 1, 1814
Death and Bonaparte, The Two Kings of Terror, January 1, 1814

Grand Entry of the Allied Sovereigns into Leipsic, 19th October 1813, 1815 (coloured
XIR177173 Grand Entry of the Allied Sovereigns into Leipsic, 19th October 1813, 1815 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Monument to the Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Europe

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"Excuse me, Sir!" - A glimpse into the historic Battle of the Nations that took place on 18 October 1813. This captivating colour lithograph depicts the meeting of Emperors of Russia and Austria, along with the King of Prussia. The entry of these three Allied monarchs into Leipzig on 19 October is also beautifully illustrated in another lithograph. But amidst this grand gathering, the French maintained an heroic resistance as shown in an illustration from a hand-coloured engraving. However, their efforts were not enough to deter the advancing forces. The Prince of Schwarzenberg brought news of victory at the Battle of Leipzig to the allied sovereigns on that fateful evening. The intensity and destruction witnessed during this battle are vividly portrayed in engravings such as "Blowing up of Elster Bridge" and "Napoleon on the Battlefield. " These images capture both the chaos and determination displayed by soldiers fighting for their respective nations. Various artists have immortalized this monumental event throughout history. From unknown creators in 1921 and 1890 to those responsible for works like "The Battle of Leipzig" (1936) and "The storming of Grimma Gate, " each artwork offers a unique perspective on this significant clash. As we observe scenes like "Retreat of French after battle, " it becomes evident that despite their valiant efforts, Napoleon's forces faced defeat. The aftermath saw them retreating from Leipzig on 19 October 1813. The Battle of Leipzig remains etched in history as a pivotal moment when multiple nations united against a common enemy. Through these captivating artworks, we can catch glimpses into this epic clash where alliances were forged, heroes emerged, bridges exploded, gates stormed – forever leaving its mark on our collective memory.