Quatre Bras Collection

Napoleonic Wars
Plans of the battle of Ligny and Quatre-Bras in Belgium during the Napoleonic Wars, 16th June 1815. Here Napoleon Bonaparte defeated the Prussian Army under Gebhard von Blucher

Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure)
959882 Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815)

Highland soldiers form square against French cavalry at Quatres Bras, 19th century
3697335 Highland soldiers form square against French cavalry at Quatres Bras, 19th century by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Quatre Bras, looking towards Waterloo, published by R. Bowyer, 1815 (colour aquatint)
1268379 Les Quatre Bras, looking towards Waterloo, published by R. Bowyer, 1815 (colour aquatint) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Waterloo)

Quatre-Bras 1815, engraved by F. Stacpoole, 1875 (engraving)
NAM250585 Quatre-Bras 1815, engraved by F. Stacpoole, 1875 (engraving) by Butler, Lady (Elizabeth S. Thompson) (1846-1933) (after); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Square of the 42nd Highlanders charged by French cuirassiers at Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815 (chromolitho)
730455 Square of the 42nd Highlanders charged by French cuirassiers at Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815 (chromolitho) by Payne, Henry A

The Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo (engraving)
1047364 The Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo)

The Forty-Second Highlanders at Quatre Bras (engraving)
672111 The Forty-Second Highlanders at Quatre Bras (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forty-Second Highlanders at Quatre Bras)

Plan of the Battles of Ligny, Quatre Bras & Waterloo fought on the 16
1268420 Plan of the Battles of Ligny, Quatre Bras & Waterloo fought on the 16 and 18 June 1815 by the Allied armies commanded by the Duke of Wellington and Marshal Prince BlAocher

The Black Watch at the Battle of Quatre Bras 16th June 1815
3082722 The Black Watch at the Battle of Quatre Bras 16th June 1815, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Wollen

Highland KW3 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Highland KW3 6

Wellingtons March from Quatre Bras to Waterloo, 1815, (c1878), (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Wellingtons March from Quatre Bras to Waterloo, 1815, (c1878), (c1902). After a painting in the Museums Sheffield collection

The Black Watch (42nd Royal Highlanders) at Quatre Bras, 1902
The Black Watch (42nd Royal Highlanders) at Bay at Quatre Bras, 1902. After William Barnes Wollen (1857-1936). The Battle of Quatre Bras was fought on 16 June 1815

Battle of Quatre Bras, June 16, 1815, 1815 (1909). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Battle of Quatre Bras, June 16, 1815, 1815 (1909). After William Heath (1794-1840). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Prince Orange Quatre Bras 16 June 1815 center
The Prince of Orange at Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815, 16 June 1815. In the center, the prince sits on a horse, directing the troops forward

The Prince of Orange at Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815, Jan Willem Pieneman, 1817 - 1818

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"Quatre Bras: A Glimpse into the Napoleonic Wars" Step back in time to the historic Battle of Quatre Bras, a pivotal moment during the Napoleonic Wars. In this captivating 19th-century gravure, witness Highland soldiers forming an impenetrable square against charging French cavalry at Quatre Bras. The intensity and bravery displayed by these warriors are immortalized in this stunning aquatint published by R. Bowyer in 1815. Delve deeper into history with an engraved masterpiece by F. Stacpoole from 1875, depicting the chaotic clash between the Square of the 42nd Highlanders and relentless French cuirassiers at Quatre Bras on June 16, 1815. This vivid chromolitho brings to life the valor and resilience exhibited by both sides during this fierce encounter. As we commemorate The Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo through engravings, we cannot overlook Les Quatre Bras itself - a strategic location that played a crucial role in Wellington's plan for victory. Explore meticulously detailed maps showcasing not only Ligny but also Quatre Bras and Waterloo battles fought on that fateful day. The Black Watch stands tall amidst chaos as they valiantly defend their position at Quatre Bras on June 16th, 1815. Their unwavering determination is captured beautifully in engravings that pay homage to their heroic efforts. Follow Wellington's March from Quatre Bras to Waterloo through intriguing illustrations created by unknown artists around c1878-1902. These artworks transport us along his path towards one of history's most renowned battles - an event that would shape Europe's destiny forever. Quatre Bras serves as a window into a tumultuous era where nations clashed for supremacy. Through these remarkable visual records, immerse yourself in the grandeur and tragedy of war while honoring those who fought bravely on both sides of this historic conflict.