Napoleonic Wars Collection (page 53)

German soldiers from the Waterloo period, 19th century

Major von Schill, (1810). Ferdinand Baptista von Schill (1776-1809), was a Prussian soldier who revolted unsuccessfully against French domination in May of 1809

A voltigeur, 19th century. The voltigeurs were a picked company of irregular riflemen in each regiment of the French infantry

The Congress of Vienna, 1856. Artist: Eugene Louis Gabriel Isabey
The Congress of Vienna, 1856. The Congress of Vienna was a conference held between November 1814 and June 1815. Its purpose was to settle issues

Napoleon Bonaparte at the end of the battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815. Napoleon (1769-1821) French soldier and emperor, fleeing from the battlefield of Waterloo after his defeat by the British

Marshal Berthier, Prince of Wagram. Artist: Juliannau
Marshal Berthier, Prince of Wagram. Louis Alexander Berthier (1753-1815) was Napoleons Chief of Staff and was present at all of his major campaigns

The Evening Before the Battle of Copenhagen, 1801. Admiral Lord Nelson won a victory over the Danish-Norrwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 after disregarding the order of his superior

Nelsons First Footing in the Navy, Chatham, 1771. Horatio Nelsons (1758-1805) began in 1771 when he joined HMS Raisonnable, a 64-gun third rate, as midshipman and coxwain

The San Nicolas and San Josef, carried by boarding, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Artist: R Golding
The San Nicolas and San Josef, carried by boarding, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. At the Battle of Cape St Vincent, the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated the numerically

Death mask of Admiral Lord Nelson. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars

Nelson and the signal, Battle of Copenhagen, 1801. Nelson won a victory over the Danish-Norrwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 after disregarding the order of his superior

Nelson boarding the San Josef, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Artist: JJ Crew
Nelson boarding the San Josef, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. At the Battle of Cape St Vincent, the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeated the numerically superior Spanish

Gunboat encounter between Nelson and Don Miguel Tyrason, 1797. Artist: George Greatbatch
Gunboat encounter between Nelson and Don Miguel Tyrason, 1797. Whilst making a night attack on Spanish gunboats at Cadiz, Nelsons barge encountered a Spanish launch commanded by Don Miguel Tyrason

Admiral Lord Nelson. Artist: Henry Bone
Admiral Lord Nelson. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805) was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of the Nile (1798)

The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (1807). Artist: Arthur William Devis
The death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805 (1807). During the Battle of Trafalgar, which would prove to be his greatest victory

Battle of the Nile, 1798. Map showing the battle in which the British fleet under Nelson destroyed the French fleet in Aboukir Bay in a battle fought at night

Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Map showing the battle between the British fleet under Nelson and the French and Spanish. Trafalgar is regarded as Nelsons greatest victory

Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797. Map showing the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis defeating the numerically superior Spanish

Victory. A prize crew taking possession of a captured enemy ship. After an original painting by WH Overend

Nelson sealing his historic message at Copenhagen, 1801. Nelson won a victory over the Danish-Norrwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 after disregarding the order of his superior

Nelson landing at Yarmouth, 1800. Artist: Andrea Sleigh
Nelson landing at Yarmouth, 1800. His first arrival in England after his victory at the Battle of the Nile (1798)

Arrival of HMS Vanguard. The Vanguard was Nelsons flagship at the Battle of the Nile (1798)

Joachim Murat, King of Naples, 19th century. Murat (1767-1815) was made a Marshal of France in 1804 and became King of Naples in 1808

Ninth Regiment of Foot, Battle of Roleia, Portugal, 17th August 1808. Artist: Madeley
Ninth Regiment of Foot, Battle of Roleia, Portugal, 17th August 1808. At the Battle of Rolica the British under Wellington defeated the French under General Henri Delaborde

Captain George Nicholas Hardinge, British naval officer, 19th century. Artist: H R Cook
Captain George Nicholas Hardinge, British naval officer, 19th century. Captain Hardinge (1781-1808) was commander of HM Frigate San Fiorenzo

Napoleons Triumphal Entry into Milan, Italy, c1805. Artist: H Bibby
Napoleons Triumphal Entry into Milan, Italy, c1805

Napoleon Bonaparte and his family, 1840. Napoleon (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

The Surrender of Napoleon, 1817. Artist: CT Dixon
The Surrender of Napoleon, 1817

Napoleon Bonaparte (1721-1818) on board the Belerophon off the coast of Plymouth, 19th century. Napoleon (1721-1818) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

The Mountain of the Lion, 19th century. View of the monument to commemorate the place where William II of the Netherlands was knocked from his horse by a musket ball to the shoulder during the Battle

Louis Gabriel Suchet (1770-1826), 1816. Artist: T Wallis
Louis Gabriel Suchet (1770-1826), 1816. Suchet was one of the most brilliant of Napoleons generals. From The History of the War, from the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Present Time

King Louis XVIII of France (1755-1824) landing at Calais, 24th April 1814 (1816). Artist: I Romney
King Louis XVIII of France (1755-1824) landing at Calais, 24th April 1814 (1816). Louis XVIII was king of France between 1814 until his death in 1824

The Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1816). Artist: Romney
The Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1816). Featured is the moment when the French Cuirassiers were surrounded by the 19th Regiment and Scots Greys

Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801), 1816. Abercrombie was a British soldier noted for his services during the Napoleonic Wars

Prussian soldiers of 1813. Artist: E Burger
Prussian soldiers of 1813. Landwehr infantry; Volunteer Jager; Silesian grenadier; Dragoon; Cuirassier; Landwehr cavalry; Landwehr officer

Trooper of the camel corps of the First Napoleons Egyptian Army, 1790s (20th century). Napoleon invaded Egypt in March 1798

Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr (1764-1830), Marshal of France, 1839. Artist: Julien Leopold Boilly
Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr (1764-1830), Marshal of France, 1839. Saint-Cyr was a commander in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars who rose to Marshal of France and Marquis

Claude Victor Perrin (1764-1841), duc de Belluno, 1839. Artist: A Migneret
Claude Victor Perrin (1764-1841), duc de Belluno, 1839. Perrin was a Marshal of France during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Francois Joseph Lefebvre (1755-1820), duc de Dantzig, 1839. Artist: Francois Pigeot
Francois Joseph Lefebvre (1755-1820), duc de Dantzig, 1839. Lefebvre was a Marshal of France during the Napoleonic Wars

Jean Baptiste Bessieres (1768-1813), Duke of Istria, 1839. Artist: Ladoerer
Jean Baptiste Bessieres (1768-1813), Duke of Istria, 1839. Bessieres was a Marshal of France during the Napoleonic Era

Michel Ney (1769-1815), Prince de la Moskowa, Duke of Elchingen and Marshal of France, 1839. Artist: Ruhiere
Michel Ney (1769-1815), Prince de la Moskowa, Duke of Elchingen and Marshal of France, 1839. Ney fought in both the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Pierre Augereau (1757-1816), duc de Castiglione, 1839. Artist: Francois Pigeot
Pierre Augereau (1757-1816), duc de Castiglione, 1839. Augereau was a French soldier and military commander during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He was made a Marshal of France

Andre Massena (1758-1817), Marshal of France, 1839. Artist: Legris
Andre Massena (1758-1817), Marshal of France, 1839. Massena was a French military commander during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Bon Adrien Jeannot de Moncey (1754-1842), Marshal of France, 1839. Artist: Geille
Bon Adrien Jeannot de Moncey (1754-1842), Marshal of France, 1839. De Moncey was a prominent soldier in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

The Arc de Triomphe, Place de l Etoile, Paris, 20 April 1848. Artist: Lipperheide
The Arc de Triomphe, Place de l Etoile, Paris, 20 April 1848. Designed by Jean Chalgrin in Neoclassical style to recall the monumental architecture of Ancient Rome

The Congress of Vienna, 1814-1815 (1900). From September 1814 to June 1815 representatives of the major European powers convened in Vienna, Austria

The Allies enter Paris, 31 March 1814 (1900). The final battle of the War of the Sixth Coalition saw the combined armies of Russia

Capitulation of Paris, 31 March 1814 (1900). The final battle of the War of the Sixth Coalition saw the combined armies of Russia

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The Napoleonic Wars, spanning from 1803 to 1815, were a series of conflicts that reshaped the political landscape of Europe. The flags used for Admiral Lord Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 symbolized Britain's naval supremacy and marked a turning point in the war against Napoleon Bonaparte. A map depicting the Battle of Waterloo on June 18th, 1815, showcases one of history's most significant battles. Known as Scotland Forever, this battle saw the valiant charge of the Scots Greys who played a crucial role in defeating Napoleon's forces. The British army advancing at Waterloo is captured in an image that reflects their determination and resilience. This battle proved to be decisive in ending Napoleon's reign and solidifying British dominance. Recruiting posters like those for the Yorkshire Light Dragoons demonstrate how nations rallied their troops during these tumultuous times. These posters aimed to inspire patriotism and encourage men to join the fight against France. Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson stands as a legendary figure during this era. His leadership and strategic brilliance earned him great respect among his peers and instilled fear into his enemies' hearts. Artistic representations such as "The Plum Pudding in Danger" highlight satirical commentary on Napoleon's ambitions by portraying him as Gulliver facing off against Brobdingnagian powers. Such imagery reveals public sentiment towards Napoleon during this period. French uniforms worn during these wars showcased both style and military prowess. Their distinctive appearance became synonymous with French military might under Napoleon's command. Lastly, portraits like James Sant’s depiction capture Emperor Napoleon himself - a complex figure whose ambition knew no bounds but ultimately met defeat at Waterloo before being exiled until his death years later.