Von Blucher Collection

Map showing the movements of marshals Grouchy and Blucher, 18 June 1815
1249069 Map showing the movements of marshals Grouchy and Blucher, 18 June 1815, from Les Derniers Jours de la Grande Armee, by Hippolyte de Mauduit, 1848 (coloured engraving) by French School

Gentlemen, what do you use to shave my beard? English razor Sir
1249017 Gentlemen, what do you use to shave my beard? English razor Sir, 1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

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

GEBHARD L. von BLUCHER (1742-1819). Prussian field marshal. Lithograph, 1825, by Friedrich Carl Groeger after his painting of 1816

Portrait of Prince William Frederick George Lodewijk to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, Pieter van der Meulen, Jan F. Numan, 1815 - 1817

GEBHARD L. von BLUCHER (1742-1819). Prussian field marshal. Line engraving, German, 19th century

GEBHARD L. von BLUCHER (1742-1819). Prussian field marshal. Line engraving, French, early 19th century

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Von Blucher, the renowned Prussian field marshal, played a crucial role in the historic Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815. As depicted in the map showing the movements of marshals Grouchy and Blucher, his strategic maneuvers greatly contributed to Napoleon's ultimate defeat. Known for his boldness and determination, von Blucher was a key figure in the War of Liberation against Napoleon. In addition to his military prowess, von Blucher had an intriguing personality. A humorous anecdote reveals that when asked how he shaved his beard, he replied with wit and charm: "Gentlemen, what do you use to shave my beard? English razor Sir. " This lighthearted remark showcases von Blucher's jovial nature amidst the seriousness of war. Artistic representations capture both von Blucher's appearance and significance. The portrait by T Wallis portrays him as Field Marshal von Blucher, Prince of Wagstadt in 1816. Another line engraving depicts Prince William Frederick George Lodewijk commemorating the Battle of Waterloo. Von Blucher's impact extended beyond his military achievements; he left an indelible mark on history. His crossing of the Rhine at Caub (Kaub), Prussia on January 1st, 1814 is immortalized in a wood engraving from the 19th century. This act symbolized Prussia's resilience against Napoleon's forces during their struggle for liberation. Even after his death in 1819 at age seventy-seven, von Blucher continued to be remembered through various artistic mediums. Colored line engravings captured his essence as a Prussian field marshal while late-19th-century line engravings depicted King Frederick William III being greeted by crowds in Breslau at the beginning of their joint fight against Napoleon. The Battle of Waterloo forever etched itself into history books due to its pivotal moments like the unexpected meeting of Lord Wellington and von Blucher at La Belle Alliance.