Sir John Moore Collection

The Battle of Corunna
2910927 The Battle of Corunna; (add.info.: 1809 Engraving depicting the Battle of Corunna, took place on 16 January 1809, when a French corps under Marshal of the Empire Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult)

Sir John Moore, KB (engraving)
3650095 Sir John Moore, KB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Moore, KB)

Burial of Sir John Moore AD 1809
1192505 Burial of Sir John Moore AD 1809 by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company circa 1920 s); British

Sir John Moore at Corunna, 1809 (engraving)
671038 Sir John Moore at Corunna, 1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Moore at Corunna, 1809)

The burial of Sir John Moore (engraving)
3642430 The burial of Sir John Moore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The burial of Sir John Moore)

Pistol of Sir Ralph Abercrombie, and sash by which the body of Sir John Moore was lowered to his grave (chromolitho)
2775254 Pistol of Sir Ralph Abercrombie, and sash by which the body of Sir John Moore was lowered to his grave (chromolitho) by English School

Sir John Moore
LLM461029 Sir John Moore by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Moore. Illustration for History of the Scottish Regiments (Thomas Murray)

Death of Sir John Moore at Corunna
LLM455961 Death of Sir John Moore at Corunna by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Sir John Moore at Corunna)

Battles of the British Army, Burial of Sir John Moore in the Citadel of Corunna (engraving)
1100188 Battles of the British Army, Burial of Sir John Moore in the Citadel of Corunna (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battles of the British Army, Corunna, carrying Sir John Moore from the Battle-Field (litho)
1100187 Battles of the British Army, Corunna, carrying Sir John Moore from the Battle-Field (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir John Moore (engraving)
671720 Sir John Moore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Moore, engraved by S. Freeman from a painting by Sir Tho Laurence)

Burial of Sir John Moore (colour litho)
5224028 Burial of Sir John Moore (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burial of Sir John Moore. Illustration for The Leisure Hour 1863)

The Death of Sir John Moore (engraving)
1616758 The Death of Sir John Moore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Sir John Moore)

Battle of Corunna, 1809 (gravure)
959876 Battle of Corunna, 1809 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Corunna, Spain, 1809. The death of General Sir John Moore)

Sir John Moore (engraving)
726072 Sir John Moore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Moore, British Army officer. From a mezzotint engraving, engraved by H. Wolf)

Sir John Moore, English politician, MP and Lord Mayor of London (engraving)
6014927 Sir John Moore, English politician, MP and Lord Mayor of London (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Moore (1620-1702), English politician

Grave of Sir John Moore (colour photo)
3093221 Grave of Sir John Moore (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grave of Sir John Moore)

Death of Sir John Moore, 17 Jan 1809 (coloured aquatint)
3062326 Death of Sir John Moore, 17 Jan 1809 (coloured aquatint) by Heath, William (1795-1840) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Aquatint by T Sutherland, after W Heath)

"No useless coffin enclosed his breast"
908653 " No useless coffin enclosed his breast" by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poetry of the Empire published by TC & EC Jack circa 1910); English

Battles of the British Army, Corunna (engraving)
1100186 Battles of the British Army, Corunna (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Corunna)

Sr. I. Moore, (1761-1809), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sr. I. Moore, (1761-1809), 1830. Sir John Moore (1761-1809) British Army general, known for military training reforms and his death at the Battle of Corunna

Sir John Moore, c1800, (1896). Artist: Henry Wolf
Sir John Moore, c1800, (1896). Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore (1761-1809) was a British soldier and general. Engraving after a mezzotint

Statue of Sir John Moore from Christs Hospital, City of London, 1770. Sir John Moore (1620-1702) was Lord Mayor of London in 1681-1682 and President of Christs Hospital from 1686-1687 and 1688-1702

Death of Sir John Moore, La Coruna, Spain, 17th January 1809 (1815). Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna) during the Peninsular War

Lieut. General Sir John Moore, K. B. c1809 (1909). Artist: Charles Turner
Lieut. General Sir John Moore, K.B. c1809 (1909). After Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830). General Sir John Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna)

A Hussar Dashed In With The News That The Enemy Were Upon Us!, 1895, (1902). Artist: GB
A Hussar Dashed In With The News That The Enemy Were Upon Us!, 1895, (1902). The battle, fought at La Coruna in northern Spain, was part of the Peninsular War

Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore (1761-1809), 1815

Death of Sir John Moore, 1809, (c1850s). Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna), Peninsular War, Spain 16 January 1809

Sir John Moore, British soldier and general, (1870). Artist:s Freeman
Sir John Moore, British soldier and general, (1870). Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna), Peninsular War, Spain 16 January 1809

Burial of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, British soldier, La Coruna, Spain, 1809 (c1885)
Burial of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, Scottish-born British soldier, La Coruna, Spain, 1809 (c1885). Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna)

Death of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, British soldier, La Coruna, Spain, 1809
Death of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, Scottish-born British soldier, La Coruna, Spain, 1809. Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna), Peninsular War

John Moore, Scottish-born British soldier. General Sir John Moore (1761-1809) commanded the British forces at the Battle of Corunna (La Coruna), Peninsular War, Spain 16 January 1809

Battle of Corunna (La Coruna), Peninsular War, Spain 16 January 1809 (1815). Retreating from a much larger French army, the British under General Sir John Moore were able to hold the French off long

Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Corunna (La Coruna), Spain, 16 January 1809. View from the sea of the Battle of Corunna, an engagement in the Peninsular War

Death of Sir John Moore at the Battle of Corunna, January 16Th, 1809, Galicia, Spain
DEATH OF SIR JOHN MOORE AT THE BATTLE OF CORUNNA, JANUARY 16TH, 1809, Galicia, Spain. The Battle of Corunna (or La Corunna, La Corogne) took place on 16 January 1809

Death of Sir John Moore at the Battle of Corunna, January 16Th, 1809, Galicia, Spain
DEATH OF SIR JOHN MOORE AT THE BATTLE OF CORUNNA, JANUARY 16TH, 1809, Galicia, Spain. The Battle of Corunna (or La Corunna, La Corogne) took place on 16 January 1809

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"Remembering the Heroic Legacy of Sir John Moore: A Tribute to a Fallen General" In 1809, the Battle of Corunna marked a turning point in the Peninsular War. Amongst the chaos and tragedy, one man stood out - General Sir John Moore. His unwavering bravery and strategic brilliance earned him respect from both his comrades and adversaries alike. As news spread of his untimely demise on that fateful day, mourners gathered to pay their respects at his funeral. The engraving depicting this solemn event captures the somber atmosphere as soldiers bid farewell to their fallen leader. The burial itself was a poignant moment etched in history. In a color lithograph, we witness the final resting place in Spain's Citadel of Corunna. This image serves as a reminder of sacrifice and valor amidst war's cruel realities. Sir John Moore's legacy lives on through various depictions captured by talented artists throughout time. An engraved portrait showcases his distinguished presence, while another engraving portrays him valiantly leading troops at Corunna. One cannot forget the significance of Sir Ralph Abercrombie's pistol and sash used during Moore's burial ceremony; they symbolize honor bestowed upon an extraordinary individual who gave everything for his country. The death left an indelible mark on British military history. Battles fought by our brave soldiers are forever intertwined with memories of this remarkable general. Engravings depict scenes where he is carried from the battlefield at Corunna or commanding troops with unparalleled determination. Today, we remember Sir John Moore not only for his military achievements but also for embodying courage, leadership, and selflessness in times when it mattered most. His name shall forever be synonymous with heroism and inspire generations to come.