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Battle of Waterloo, Map of the Battlefield, engraved by Jacowick
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Battle of Waterloo, Map of the Battlefield, engraved by Jacowick
1077659 Battle of Waterloo, Map of the Battlefield, engraved by Jacowick, 1816 (coloured engraving) by Craan, Willem Benjamin (1776-1848) (after); BibliothAšque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts, France; (add.info.: Craan (dessin), Jacowick (gravure), Bataille de Waterloo, plan du champ de bataille, 1816
inv. PE 4993
The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815, near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. A French army under the command of Napoleon was defeated by the armies of the Seventh Coalition, comprising an Anglo-allied army under the command of the Duke of Wellington combined with a Prussian army under the command of Gebhard von BlAOEcher.); eBibliotheque Marmottan, Paris; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23539528
© Bibliotheque Marmottan, Paris / Bridgeman Images
Armies Battle Of Waterloo Birds Eye View Land Napoleonic Wars Prussian
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This print showcases a detailed map of the historic Battle of Waterloo, engraved by Jacowick in 1816. The colored engraving, created by Willem Benjamin Craan, provides a birds-eye view of the battlefield and its surrounding countryside. The Battle of Waterloo took place on Sunday, June 18th, 1815 near present-day Waterloo in Belgium. It was a significant event during the Napoleonic Wars where Napoleon's French army faced defeat against the combined forces of the Seventh Coalition. Led by the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard von Blücher, an Anglo-allied army and Prussian troops successfully overcame Napoleon's forces. The map offers key insights into this historical battle as it highlights strategic positions held by both sides. It allows viewers to visualize troop movements and understand how different armies maneuvered across the battlefield. With vibrant colors and intricate details, this engraving is not only visually stunning but also serves as an important historical artifact. Its inclusion in Bibliothèque Paul-Marmottan signifies its significance within France's Académie des Beaux-Arts collection. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from eBibliotheque Marmottan in Paris, we are transported back to that fateful day when nations clashed on Belgian soil. This print reminds us of the valor displayed by soldiers from various countries who fought for their respective causes at one of history's most decisive battles - The Battle of Waterloo.
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