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Battle of Rocquencourt (colour litho)
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Battle of Rocquencourt (colour litho)
971859 Battle of Rocquencourt (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Rocquencourt, France, 1 July 1815. The last battle fought by Napoleons Grande Armee. French troops commanded by General Exelmans defeated a Prussian brigade near Versailles. A statue of Exelmans was erected in his birthplace of Bar-le-Duc in 1897. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 14 February 1897.); © Look and Learn
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Battle of Rocquencourt - A Glimpse into Napoleonic Warfare
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. This print showcases the "Battle of Rocquencourt" a momentous event that marked the final clash fought by Napoleon's Grande Armee. The French School's 19th-century colour lithograph, now part of a private collection, vividly captures the intensity and grandeur of this historic battle. On 1 July 1815, near Versailles, General Exelmans led his French troops to victory against a Prussian brigade in an epic confrontation. This triumph was so significant that it prompted the erection of a statue honoring Exelmans in his birthplace, Bar-le-Duc, in 1897. The illustration featured here originally appeared in Le Petit Journal on 14 February 1897. It offers us a glimpse into the battlefield where soldiers from both sides fiercely clashed amidst swirling dust and thundering hooves. The image portrays cavalrymen charging forward with unwavering determination while infantry units engage in close combat. This artwork not only immortalizes an important chapter in military history but also highlights the bravery and sacrifice exhibited by those who fought for their respective nations during this tumultuous period. As we delve into this mesmerizing depiction, we are transported back to an era defined by conflict and ambition. Through this print from Fine Art Finder's Bridgeman Images collection, we are reminded once again of the enduring legacy left behind by Napoleon Bonaparte and his Grande Armee - forever etched within our collective memory as symbols of courage and resilience on the battlefield.
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