Napoleonic Wars

Auguste Raffet, born in 1804 and trained under the great Antoine-Jean Gros, was among the finest chroniclers of the Napoleonic wars. His attention to historic accuracy and dynamic co...

Cannetille was very popular in the 1820´s-1830’s, as following the Napoleonic wars precious metals were very scarce. Cannetille was then the perfect medium for jewelry-making as the ...

In 1806, after Napoleon’s decisive victory at the Battle of Austerlitz, he ordered the construction of a monumental triumphal arch to honor the French armies and immortalize the achi...

This print is part of his celebrated series documenting the soldiers and regiments of the Napoleonic Wars.

The scene shows a heavily armored Carabinier mounted on a powerful horse, captured in motion during the height of the Napoleonic Wars. The Carabiniers were elite heavy cavalry, orig...

If Williams not the maker, the design certainly relates to the Napoleonic wars of which he could have been involved and this a commissioned piece or reward for valour or service.

They achieved celebratory status especially during the Napoleonic wars and came to be seen as an allegory of France and glory in war.

The four ships from the French fleet still flying colours cut their cables and slipped out to sea, and, although HMS Zealous pursued, she was called back, as no other British ships w...

Made by French prisoners of war (POWs), held in British prisons, during the Napoleonic Wars, which took place from 1793 to 1815 and the following years.

Originally it was part of the Uffizi collection, and has then been brough to Paris during the storms of the Napoleonic wars. The tondo is rumoured to be painted on a bottom of a barr...

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland allied with the Kingdom of Portugal, for control of the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic wars. The volumes have illustrated fol...

His inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics brought about a number of decisive British naval victories during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic W...

Around her lie the bodies of young soldiers, with faint mountain ranges and smoke visible in the background, evoking the aftermath of a bloody engagement during the Napoleonic Wars. ...

Fascinating boot aid, ideal for field use in the time of the Napoleonic Wars Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time-worn commensurate with use Two-piece folding oak frame pre...

In the wake of the Napoleonic Wars, Staffordshire potters produced these affordable figures for households eager to display their affection for maritime life; this pair captures the ...

Beautiful set of two hand-colored copper engravings depicting the French Imperial Army during the Napoleonic and Restoration periods. The subjects respectively show the cavalry (1re ...

Sir Hugh Halkett was a distinguished Hanoverian general, celebrated for his service in the Napoleonic Wars and at the Battle of Waterloo. A printed biographical note outlining his ca...

Napoleonic Prisoner of war casket Dominoes set We share what we love, and we love this early 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war casket dominos set.

In the late 18th century, society became even an imperial supplier. The Napoleonic wars then brought the company into financial trouble.

Given the style of the uniform and the historical context, it is likely that this print is from the 19th century, possibly related to the time of the Napoleonic Wars when the King's ...

The retreat from Moscow remains one of the defining moments of the Napoleonic Wars. Following the occupation of the Russian capital in September 1812, Napoleon’s Grande Armée was for...

Title: The Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson & British Fleet, 1805 Original antique 19th-century steel engraving depicting the Battle of Trafalgar, the decisive British naval vict...

The date 1805 corresponds to the early period of the Napoleonic Wars when the Guard was being formally organized.

Polish Chevau-Léger Light Cavalry, Napoleonic Wars Hand-Colored Print 1812 This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Chevau-Léger (Polonais), a Polish light cavalryman servi...

Barbier saw similarities between the period after the Napoleonic Wars and his own post-Great War era, with dandies and their ladies free at last to enjoy frivolities and sensuality.

Late 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war dominos 31 A good example of a late 19th Century Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of 31 dominos, in a sliding painted ...

After an active career, in the Napoleonic Wars and including service in the Anglo-American 'War of 1812' when she took three U.S. privateers, she was decommissioned in 1815.

Alyakrinsky pays tribute to Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov (1745-1813), a revered Russian military commander celebrated for his pivotal role in the Napoleonic Wars. Kutuzov's leadersh...

He was one of the most important military leaders of the Napoleonic Wars, earning the nickname “Marschall Vorwärts” (Marshal Forward) for his bold and aggressive tactics.

The decision laid the foundations for the last conflict in the Napoleonic Wars, which ended with the defeat of the French general at Waterloo on June 18, 1815 after the clashes of Qu...

They were fast and heavily armed, and served as scouts and escorts in major naval conflicts including the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. The painting is presented in a gil...

In 1806, after Napoleon’s decisive victory at the Battle of Austerlitz, he ordered the construction of a monumental triumphal arch to honor the French armies and immortalize the achi...

It reached its apogee in the 19th century, after the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815. In this period, the standards of the French Académie des Beaux-Arts were very influential, co...

The Battle of Regensburg was part of the Napoleonic Wars, and was fought on April 23, 1809 between the army of the First French Empire led by Napoleon Bonaparte and that of the Austr...

While most likely made by a goldsmith or ironwork artisan in France or Germany, where art styles celebrated nature and rural traditions in the early 19th century, fine metals were ex...

He later returned to Paris and began production there as well, only to suffer restrictions due to the Napoleonic Wars. Pierre Erard, Sebastian's nephew, took charge of the business i...

This beautiful map depicts the political boundaries and principal states of Europe during the turbulent period between the Seven Years War (1756–1763) and the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1...

Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, was an English admiral famous for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, most notably in the Battle of Trafalgar, where he lost h...

It became popular during this era due to the shortage of gold, in Europe, because of the Napoleonic wars. This technique could produce larger, ornate looking pieces, using less gold ...

The dockyard grew in size considerably over the following centuries, reaching its peak in size and output during the Napoleonic Wars. In the 19th century the increasing size of naval...

The company began to flourish at the beginning of the Nineteenth Century, as the effects of the Napoleonic Wars abated, and its reputation was consolidated by the official approval f...

Built to commemorate French soldiers that had died in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the imposing arch, completed in 1836 under the rule of Louis Phillipe, became a highlight...

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Patterns of this type are closely linked to the patriotic fervour following the Napoleonic Wars and the figure of Admiral Lord Nelson, adding an extra layer of historical interest be...

The map provides a comprehensive view of the political landscape before the Napoleonic Wars, with cantonal borders highlighted in hand-coloring.

This fantastic Captain’s campaign writing slope dates back to the Napoleonic wars. Well constructed out of solid mahogany with screwed down mount re-enforcements, brass banding, and ...

The other was the political stability prevalent under Klemens von Metternich following the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the Congress of Vienna. The effect was for artists and socie...

Judging by similar works with matching pennants and uniforms in London’s National Army Museum, the rider was likely an orderly or an officer of the 16th Dragoon Guards (The Queen's L...

Historical Context: Introduced around 1804, Pattern 967 became Spode's most popular pattern in the "Japan" taste. During the Napoleonic Wars, imports of Asian porcelain were restric...

Horatio Nelson Portrait, Trafalgar Engraving, Naval Hero, 1819 London This striking engraved portrait depicts Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805), one of Britain’s most celebrat...

The painting presents a group of itinerant street performers—two women, two men, and a fiddler—caught mid-song, performing verses likely recounting tales of war, loss, and resilience...

Renowned for his military genius, Napoleon expanded the French Empire across much of Europe through a series of brilliant and daring military campaigns, collectively known as the Nap...

In collecting these images of the city today, we come to understand something of its history – from the executions that took place at the Place de la Concorde during the Revolution t...

The Coutts and Neptune were unsuccessful in capturing a third frigate La Franchaise, but the action stands out as the only occasion during the Napoleonic Wars when a merchant vessel ...

They depict the naval events of the Napoleonic Wars featuring man-of-war ships. The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich stated ‘as a record of events spannig a period of over twent...

Historical Context: In 1815, Tsarist Russia emerged from the Napoleonic Wars economically insolvent and politically fearful of the Revolutionary fervor that had just swept through...

As a heavy cavalry unit, it played a vital role in numerous military campaigns, including the War of the Spanish Succession, the Napoleonic Wars, and later actions in India and the B...

Original antique London Underground travel poster - A Pageant of London for London's Children - featuring stunning artwork by the British painter Elijah Albert Cox (1876-1955) depict...

He is known for his historical models (French Revolution, Napoleonic war: esp the "Veille de Wagram" bronze lamp) and for his art nouveau maidens.

The battle depicted in the print is not specified by the title alone, but given the date of the print's publication and the location (the Alps), it could be referencing one of the ma...