Historic Battle Illustrations

Colorful historical depictions of notable battles and military leaders, featuring horses, troops, and dramatic landscapes from various conflicts.

Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow by Anonymous / Private Collection / 1847 / Germany / Colour lithograph / History / 54,4x65,9

France, 1854-1855 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, France

Battle of St. Privat and Gravelotte (18 August) (IT)

The battle of Leipzig, October 19, 1813, engraving by Geissler. Napoleonic Wars, Germany, 19th century.

Wilhelm Alexander Wolfgang von Kobell watercolor depicting an Austrian dragoon camp in front of a city, executed over pencil traces, around 1806.

The Death of Nelson' after the painting by Daniel Maclise. Horation Nelson (1758-1805) on board HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.

Prussian Army, Guard crossing a river, Officer of the Brunswick Hussar Regiment, Officers from Baden, and from the Dragoon Regiment from Mecklenburg, ...

Polish fight against the Russians. (TF)

France, 1757-1760 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, France

Mexican-American War. Battle of Palo Alto--May 8th 1846, between 2900 Americans, under Genl. Taylor, and 6000 Mexicans, commanded by Genl. Arista. Color Lithograph, E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, 1847

Prisoner transport from Metz through the Mosel valley, after the surrender on 30 October, France , Franco-German War 1870/71 / Gefangenentransport von Metz durch das Moseltal, nach der Kapitulation am 30. Oktober, Frankreich , Deutsch-Französischer Krieg 1870/71, historisch, C:CC5historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

Paris, Motte, Charles Etienne Pierre, Eeckhout, Jacob Joseph, France, Bautersem 12 August 1831, The replacement of the wounded horse of the Prince of Orange (later King William II), during the Battle of Boutersem, 12 Aug. 1831, bottom center, The horse of the Prince of Orange is wounded in the Battle of Boutersem, 12 August 1831. The prince is handed another horse. Behind the prince rides Prince Frederik on horseback with his adjutants and other officers. The print is accompanied by a key print with the names of the persons depicted. In the caption the coat of arms of the Prince of Orange., print, picture, Roosdorp, prints, pictures, BAUTERSEM 12 AUGUST 1831, Dedicated to HRH the Prince of Orange, height 502 mm, width 622 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1831 - 1831, second quarter 19th century, paper, lithography (technique), 1793-02-08 - 1861-12-25, after, after painting by, 1785 - 1836, printer

Australia, Kangaroo Hunt, 1880

Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava, Crimean War, 25 October, 1854 (early 20th century). Artist: Unknown

Extract of the loyal Viennese for general national defense on April , Extract of the loyal Viennese for general national defense on April , August Zenger, Copper Engraver, after, Johann Adamek -, drawer

SPANISH WAR OF INDEPENDENCE. BATTLE OF THE PYRENEES (July 28, 1813). Spanish and british offensive against French imperial armies in the peninsula. Colored engraving of the nineteenth century.

Mexican American War. Battle of Molino del Rey, Sept. 8, 1847, was part of the Campaign for Mexico City. The foundry was attacked because it was believed to be casting cannons for the Mexican Army. Mexican forces under General Antonio León opposed a US army under Major General William J. Worth. Image shows the attack on the foundry, that gave the battle its name, called Molino del Rey (King's Mill) (BSLOC_2019_8_50)

Italy. Genoa, 878-1684 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Edad Media. Caballeros de Banda y Barón. Dibujo de Villegas. Lámina número 8 del ALBUM DE LA CABALLERIA ESPAÑOLA del Teniente General Conde de Clonard. Litografía Militar, Madrid, año 1861.

Roman Navarro (1854-1928). Spanish painter. Lancers of the Queen, 1900-1925. Museum of Fine Arts. A Coru-a, Galicia, Spain. (On loan, Galician Academy of Fine Arts).

Battle of Abensberg (IT)

Battle of Bapaume.

Rendición de Berga. Colección Particular, Madrid, España. Author: J. ALAMINOS.

France in the hands of the allies, 1815, Anonymous, After George Cuikshank, 1815 print Cartoon in the position of France after the defeat of Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815. The French Virgin is lying on the ground and is hit by the allies. On her stomach is a knight in armor that proposes the military power of the Allies. On the left the Austrian emperor, the Russian tsar and hollander. The Dutchman cuts a piece of the dress of France with scissors. On the right, Wellington firmly hits a chain in the ground, next to him Blücher who robes the French Virgin of a money pouch and a medallion. With many other figures and texts. England paper etching prisoner; in fetters

Maskerade of the Leiden students, 1850 (plate 10), 1850 Historically costumed parade of the students of the Leidse Hogeschool on 11 June 1850. The parade depicts the entry of Frederik Hendrik in Den Bosch in 1629. Tenth plate with the groups numbered 91-98. Part of the series of thirteen sheets stuck. print maker: Netherlandsafter drawing by: Netherlandsprinter: The Haguepublisher: Leidenpublisher: Leiden paper Suffer. the Bosch Historically costumed parade of the students of the Leidse Hogeschool on 11 June 1850. The parade depicts the entry of Frederik Hendrik in Den Bosch in 1629. Tenth plate with the groups numbered 91-98. Part of the series of thirteen sheets stuck. print maker: Netherlandsafter drawing by: Netherlandsprinter: The Haguepublisher: Leidenpublisher: Leiden paper Suffer. the Bosch

War of Spanish Succession (1702-1715). Entry of the troops of Philip V in Barcelona in 1714, opening gaps in the wall of the city with guns and mines, to render the place. Drawing by P. Rigaud and engraving by M. Engelbrecht, 1722. Colored.

France, 1870 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, France

Spain. Third Carlist War (1872-1876). Vitoria. Alava. The General Quesada honors three Barbastro's hunter soldiers by their merit made in the Action of Villareal. Engraving by Capuz. La Ilustracio_n Espan_ola y Americana, 1875. Colored.

France, 1860 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, France

Archduke Friedrich on the breach of Saida on September , Archduke Friedrich on the breach of Saida on September , Moments from Austrias war history No, Matthäus Trentsensky -, publisher

Troicko-Siergijewska's obliteration by Poles in 1608; unknown, Lit. 1867 (1867-00-00-1867-00-00);

The Barricades of Paris (IT)

Remi Parr, active 1723-1750, British, The Representations of the Most Considerable Actions in the Siege of a Place... Hand-colored engraving.

Battle of Austerlitz or Battle of the Three Emperors. December 1805. Napoleon on the evening before Auterlitz. Engraving by F. Georgin, 19th century. Author: François Georgin.

The war in Germany against France./no.22./Fighting of the Emperor, along with the Mac Mahon Army in front of Sedan on 2 September 1870. (TI)

John Grant, Died 1873, Royal Horse Artillery, 1843, 1843. Aquatint, hand-colored on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper.

'Scotland for Ever'. The charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815. After the painting by Lady Butler.

The Hernalser Line , Im October defense against K, Troops on October , Joseph Albrecht, Lithographer, Mossbeck, publisher

Battle Near Woerth, 6 August 1870 (Franco-Prussian War) 1871 Artist unknown Chalk lithography Collection of Archiv for Kunst & Geschichte,

Battle of Buzenval. (IT)

Defense of Wola in 1831 Thierry, Litographic Plant: Engelmann

Storming of the Fortress of Chapultepec: at the city of Mexico Sept. 12th 1847 by N. Currier. Dated 1847

Turkish Requisition Fight in a Serbian Country Village by Anonymous / Private Collection / 1876 / Germany / Lithograph, watercolour / History / 19x25,3 / Book design

Digitally restored vintage print showing George Washington on horseback, leading troops at the Battle of the Monongahela. The print reads, Life Of George Washington, The Soldier.

Confederates led by Gen. James Longstreet assault on Fort Sanders in Knoxville, Tennessee, Nov. 29, 1863. In the lopsided, 40 minute battle, Confederates suffered over 800 casualties to the Union losses of about 100. Together, Confederate defeats in the Battles of Knoxville and Chattanooga, put the region under Union control (BSLOC_2018_9_65)

Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1814). Siege and conquest of Valencia (9th February 1812). Engraving. FRANCE. LE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library.

IMPOSICION DE LA CORBATA POR LA REINA MARIA CRISTINA DE HABSBURGO - SIGLO XIX. Author: UNCETA MARCELINO. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN. ALFONSO XII 2ª ESPOSA. MARIA CRISTINA HABSBURGO (1858-1929). MARIA CRISTINA DE HABSBURGO (1858-1929). ALFONSO XIII (1886-1941).

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: Battle of Chapultepec 12-13 Setember 1847. American forces overwhelming Mexicans at Chapultepec Castle which guarded Mexico City from the west. Mexico City fell on 14 September.

The bombing of Copenhagen in 1807, a British attack to secure the Danish fleet, involved intensive artillery shooting, including on residential areas such as in Classens Have, a suburb to force the Danish capital to surrender, here English soldiers, school picture, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1911, exact date unknown, historical

events Second Boer War 1899 - 1902 Boers attack a British armoured train Transvaal 14.10.1899 colored engraving C. Burckhardt Wissembourg South Africa Great Britain 19th century historic historical,

Giuseppe Marco Fieschi (1790-1836). Chief conspirator in an attempt on the life of King Louis-Philippe of France, 1835. Engraving. Colored.

National Guard trophy of flags, etc., with Colonel A. Duryee, commandant 7th Regt. N.Y.S.M. at Camp Worth (Kingston, July 1855) forming for review and inspection by Inspector-General B. F. Bruce N.Y.S.M.. Boetticher, Otto (b. ca. 1816). Lewis, George W.. Eno, Amos F., 1836-1915. Prints. 1865. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Tents, Cannons , 1850-1859, Soldiers , American , 1850-1859, New York (State). National Guard

Appetent of Narva, 1700; Discharges from the city of Nerva by Zyne Koninglyke Majesty from Sweden, happened at the 30th of November Ao. 1700. Battle between the Swedish army under King Charles XII and the segment Russian troops under Tsar Peter the Great, whereby the city of Narva is relieved, November 30, 1700. Part of an Atlas with 223 maps of countries and cities and war parking in Europe in the Period ca. 1690-1735.

Battle of Wissembourg. - August 4, 1870. (IT)

Italy. Modena, 1814-1833. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Italy

Battle of Pleven, Russian troops under General Schilder Schuldner, July 20, 1877, Epinal print. Russo-Turkish War, Bulgaria, 19th century.

Destruction of the customs house at De Schreierstoren in Amsterdam, 1813. Foliage water destroyed the customs house at De Kreierstoren at the Kop van de Gelsekade in Amsterdam, November 15, 1813. Riots in Amsterdam were created after the Napoleon's Napleon news at Leipzig.

Battle between the French and the Austrians near Vienna, Austria, 1805 during the Austerlitz campaign

Battle of Austerlitz. Anonymous. Battle of Austerlitz. Color wood.

The Russian Army crosses the Vistula in January 1813 by Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846) / Private Collection / c. 1815 / Germany / Etching, watercolour / History / 20,9x25,6

No. 19. / Count Waldersee falls in Le Bourget in the failure battle on October 30, 1870. (TI)

Mexican American War. Scene of the capture of Mexican General Romulo Diaz de la Vega, at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma on May 9, 1846, by US Dragoons led by Capt. Charles May. In this next day continuation of the Battle of Palo Alto, the US Army led by Zachary Taylor, forced the Mexican Army of the North, led by General Mariano Arista, into retreat south of the Rio Grande River (BSLOC_2019_8_9)

George Washington's entry into New York: on the evacuation of the city by the British, November 25th. 1783

Second Franco-Dahomean War 1892-1894: Senegalese French Foreign Reservists disembarking at Kontonou. From Le Petit Journal, 21 May 1892. Africa, France, Dahomey, Benin, Colonialism

Ejército francés. Artillería de montaña. Transporte a lomos de una mula del material modelo 1878. Ilustración a color de la "Armeé Française, Nos Soldats" (Ejército Francés, Nuestros Soldados). Autor, Eugene Hennebert (1826-1896). París, h. 1890. Ilustración firmada por Hussenot y Pallandre. Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Barcelona, Cataluña, España.

Giuseppe Garibaldi In Sicily, Expedition Of The Thousand 1860.

Philadelphia War Scene, Della Gatta, Xavier, .

Vienna on October , Troops on the glacis in front of the burning Hofburg, Johann Schönberg -, Copper Engraver

The chase after a hog 1807; by Samuel Howitt, 1765-1822, artist

The regular army entering Paris by the door of St Cloud. / N ° 1

A return from an invasion, or, Napoleon at a nonplus, engraving 1803, Napoleon I coming ashore at Calais, France, defeated at every turn, without men and ships, to face the ridicule of fisherwomen, the governor, a French soldier, and an English sailor who says, Take one kick at parting & thank your own insignificance the English suffer'd you to return to France alive.

Giuseppe garibaldi

1400s 13th CENTURY MILITARY CAMP AND SOLDIERS COSTUMES DURING THE REIGN OF KING HENRY VI OF ENGLAND CIRCA 1447

Pictures from the wars of Germany against France./The battle at Courcelles. (Ti)

Execution of Louis Antoine de Bourbon, Duke d'Enghien, by firing squad directed by Anne Jean Marie Rene Savary in the moat of Chateau de Vincennes, 1804. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor Syntax, T. Tegg, London, 1815.

The pulling out of the patriots from Utrecht.

John Gilpin on his bolting horse being chased by passers-by, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph Caldecott.

Froeschwiller !(TI)

Guerra Ruso-Japonesa (1904-1905). Retirada del ejército ruso después de la batalla de Liao-Yang. Cromo de Chocolates Amatller. Año 1905. Author: Joaquim Coll Salieti.

Hand-coloured Currier and Ives lithograph of the siege of Limerick. Dated 1848

BATALLA DE LAS PIRAMIDES 1798 - NAPOLEON - SIGLO XIX - GRABADO COLOREADO. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION, FRANCE.

History by Polybius. Volume II. French edition translated from Greek by Dom Vincent Thuillier. Comments of Military Science enriched with critical and historical notes by M. De Folard. Paris, chez Pierre Gandouin, Julien-Michel Gandouin, Pierre-Francois Giffart and Nicolas-Pierre Armand, 1727. Printing by Jean-Baptiste Lamesle. First Punic War. The battle of the Ax, c. 250 BC between Carthaginian and Roman armies. Carthaginian infantry and cavalry, complete with elephants. Later colouration.

War and Combat images, Numero 15: Uhlanas in Paris Guerre the 1870. "Cr.g Sublty is swinging Estampene anonymous. Paris, Museum Carnavaletet.

First Sino-Japanese war (1894-1895), 19th century. Battle. Colour illustration

. Dutch infantry draws shooting Brussels within the Schaarbeekse Poort, 23 September 1830. In the foreground, the Belgian insurgents (in blue employed crops) have a barricade on the Dutch troops from behind. Also from the houses are shot on the Dutch.

Battle of Hochkirch on 14 October 1758 in the Seven Years' War, attack of the Imperial Austrian army on the Prussian army camp near Bautzen, Frederick II or Frederick the Great, 1712 - 1786, King of Prussia and Elector of Brandenburg from the royal house of Hohenzollern, historical painting from the 19th century

Latest moments of Marshal Duroc. (May 22, 1813.) (IT)

THE DELIVERY OF THE WINNING FLAG FROM NUMANCIA TO THE NO-NAME BATTALION - 1883 - OIL ON CANVAS. Author: MICHELENA ARTURO. Location: MUSEO BOLIVARIANO. CARACAS. URDANETA FRANCISCO. SIMON BOLIVAR. PALACIOS CORONEL.

First meeting of the Allied Monarchen with their ministers in Prague, August 18, 1813. Meeting of French I, Emperor of Austria with Alexander I, Emperor of Russia and Frederik Willem III, King of Prussia, with their ministers, in Prague on August 18, 1813.

Spain. Cantonal Revolution. Murcia. Cartagena. Capitulation of Cartagena, January 12, 1874 after the siege of Canton by General Jose Lopez Dominguez. Engraving. La Ilustracio_n Ibe_rica, 1898. Colored.

DEFENSA DE CHARLESTON (BANDERA DE CAROLINA DEL SUR) - 1776.

Guerra del Rosellón, también llamada Guerra de los Pirineos o Guerra de la Convención, (1793-1795). Conflicto entre la España de Carlos IV y la Primera República Francesa. Batalla de Truillás, el 22 de septiembre de 1793, con victoria española. Dibujo por Miranda. Grabado por Castello. "Historia del Levantamiento, Guerra y Revolución de España", por el conde de Toreno. Madrid,1851.

5 / Battle of Gravelotte (IT)

Battle of Ridgeway, June 2, 1866, near Ontario, Canada

A battalion of grenadiers in the Imperial Castle in Vienna, lithography. Austria, 19th century.

First and second group in Delft Procession of 1862, Willem Bernardus IJzerdraat, 1862 print Soldiers of the Staatse Army, standard -bearer on horseback and sailors, numbered 14 to 37. The procession represents Prince Maurits and the States on September 4, 1602. Part of a cover with a series of eight lithographs of the Delft procession of 1862. printer: Delftpublisher: Rotterdam paper students' pageant. commemoration of the founding of a university. costumes used in pageants Delft

Napoleon Bonaparte at the Siege of Toulon, 18 September to 18 December 1793. French Republican victory over Royalist rebellion supported by Britain, Spain, Naples and Sicily and Sardinia. Napoleon as a young Captain of Artillery first made a name for himself. Popular French hand-coloured woodcut.

Seven Years' War, between 1756 and 1763, King Frederick the Great, Frederick II 1712-1786 at the Battle of Kollin, Historical, digital reproduction of a 19th century original

Turkish Emperor Mahmud II leading his troops, 1829 by Anonymous / Private Collection / 1852 / Russia / Lithograph, watercolour / History / 40x48

641. / Military Scenes. (IT)

Infanterie Regiment 1696 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations, Photographs. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Austria, Infantry , Austrian

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