Historical Military Personalities

Artistic representations of notable military leaders from history, capturing their uniforms and roles during significant military events.

Portrait of Guillaume-Marie-Anne Brune. Portrait of Guillaume-Marie-Anne Brune, in military costume. He holds a sword in his right hand. In the background the battle in Castricum. In the margin the name of the person portrayed and a caption in French.

Jones, John Paul .

Portrait of Guillaume-Marie-Anne Brune. Portrait of Guillaume-Marie-Anne Brune, in military costume. He holds a sword in his right hand. In the background the battle in Castricum. In the margin the name of the person portrayed and a caption in French.

Portrait of Ferdinand Hertog van Brunswijk-Lüneburg. Knee piece from Ferdinand Duke of Brunswijk-Lüneburg in military uniform, in a landscape. He holds a command hand in his right hand and his stitch lies before him.

George Washington, Esqr. General and Commander in Chief of the Continental Army in America.. Campbell, Alexander. Prints. 1775. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Washington, George, 1732-1799

Vereenigde Provincien der Nederlanden. ... Frederick ... Cavalerie 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Netherlands, Military uniforms , Netherlands

Portrait of Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen. Portrait of the Dutch Admiral Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen, with binoculars and his arm resting on a cannon.

King George III, of Great Britain, 1763-64 portrayed wearing a military uniform. Nearby is a horse attended by a groom, with soldiers in the background. Line engraving after a painting by Allen Ramsay (BSLOC_2019_4_169)

Jean-Baptiste Jourdan, 1762-1833. French politician and Marshal of France. Victor at the Battle of Fleurus. From ""Histoire de la Revolution Francaise"" by Louis Blanc. Engraved by Launay-Marchand.

The Honble. John Byron, Vice Admiral and Commander in Chief of his Majesties sic naval forces in North America.. Prints. 1777 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Byron, John, 1723-1786

EL GENERAL ARNOLD-JEFE DE LA INDEPENDENCIA AMERICANA-. ARNOLD BENEDIC.

Portrait of Frederik II van Pruisen, Gottlieb Leberecht Crusius, 1740 - 1786 print Leipzig paper engraving baton of general. helmet. historical persons. knighthood order (with NAME) - insignia of a knighthood order, e.g.: badge, chain (with NAME of order)

engraving depicting Marshal Jourdan, Álava Armory Museum, Vitoria, Basque Country, Spain.

The Honble. Sr. Wm. Howe, Knight of the Bath, & Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Forces in America. Date/Period: 1777. Mezzotint. Width: 27.6 cm. Height: 41 cm (sheet). Author: RICHARD PURCELL.

Victor Emmanuel II, 1820 - 1878. King of Sardinia 1849 - 1861, then first King of an independent, united Italy since the 6th century, a title he held until his death in 1878. From L'Univers Illustre

Charles François Dumouriez (1739-1823). French general who took part in the French Revolutionary Wars. Portrait. Drawing by Bocourt. Engraving by Pannemaker. "History of the French Revolution". Volume I, 1876.

Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette, Marquis de la Fayette (1757-1834). French aristocrat, military officer and politician. He fought as a general against the British Empire in the American War of Independence. Elected to the Estates General in 1789. Portrait. Engraving. ""History of the French Revolution"". Volume I, 1876.

Henry Knox (1950-1806) Officer, General of the Continental Army, first Secretary of War of the USA, outdoors, cannon, US flag of the 13 states, map, uniform, boots, proud look, standing, portrait of famous Americans, signature, artist Alonzo Chappel, steel engraving, historical illustration 1862

Portrait of Cosme Damián Churruca and Elorza (Motrico 1761 - Trafalgar 1805). Spanish scientist, sailor and military, brigadier of the Royal Navy and

Louis François de Boufflers, Duke of Boufflers, 1644 - 1711. French soldier. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published c.1890.

Joshua Barney (1759-1818) flotilla admiral, in the American War of Independence, naval officer, service in the French navy, USA, room, armchair, sitting, uniform, boots, weapons, globe, barometer, bookshelf, portrait of famous Americans, signature, artist Alonzo Chappel, steel engraving, historical illustration 1862

Lieutenant General Thomas Musgrove. 1775 - 1890. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

General Bonaparte.

Portrait of Ludolf Backhuysen II, Painter, in the Uniform of the Dragoons, Tibout Regters, 1748

Portrait of Lieutenant Pieter van Aardenburg. .

Nathanael Greene (7 August 1742-19 June 1786), after George Washington the most important American general during the American War of Independence, Painting by Charles Willson Peale, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the period.

Nomparn of Caumont, Duke of Force, Jacques.

Charles Lee Eqer. Major General de l'Armee continental pesentement prisonnier a la Nouvelle Yorck. 1775 - 1890. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Lee, Charles, 1731-1782

Portrait of Louis Joseph de Bourbon. Portrait of Louis Joseph de Bourbon in military uniform. A battlefield in the background.

Russia, 1795 part 2. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Russia

Portrait of Christoffel Middaghten, Andries van Buysen (Sr.), 1705 - 1747 print Portrait of Christoffel Middaghten, schout-by-night of the Frisian admiralty and cartographer. A sea battle in the background. Amsterdam paper night. battle (+ sailing-ships)

Napoleon I. Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821. Napoleon in exile. Contemporary Aquatinta, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date Not Stated

Northern Netherlands, Bakker, C., Hauck, August Christian, French infantry in the Netherlands in 1795, Standing French soldier, verso - stamped, A standing French soldier, from the front. Part of a series of fifteen plates of French infantry, mainly soldiers and some officers, in irregular uniform or clothing, as it arrived in the Republic in 1795., print, prints, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 155 mm, width 105 mm, German, 1742-03-03 - 1801-01-28, print maker, printmaker, 1795 - 1795, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process)

Portrait of Gerrit Sichterman, Quartermaster General of the Cavalry, Colonel of the Orange-Groningen Infantry, Commandant of Grave, Cornelis Troost, c. 1725

Costume, clothing, hussar with sword, a branch of the light cavalry, around 1700, copperplate engraving by Caspar Luyken from 1703, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 18th century.

Portrait of Joachim Maurits von Kropff. Portrait of Joachim Maurits von Kropff, with his name, function and death date in German. He stands at a gun, with raised saber in his right hand.

Russia, 1795 part 1. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Russia

François Certain de Canrobert (1809-1895). Marshal of France. General Canrobert at the Battle of Inkermann (5 November 1854). Engraving by Martinez. "Los Héroes y las Grandezas de la Tierra" (The Heroes and the Grandeurs of the Earth). Volume VIII. 1856.

Putnams escape at Horse Neck. During theRevolutionary War, at the Battle of Horse Neck, GeneralIsrael Putnammade a daring escape (seen here) from the British on February 26, 1779. Although British forces pillaged the town, Putnam was able to warn Stamford. The general's tricorn hat, with a bullet hole piercing its side, is displayed at "Putnam's cottage", the tavern belonging to Israel Knapp, where Putnam stayed the night before his famous ride.

SERZHANT i FUZELER I.Gv. Preobrazhenskogo polka s 1720 po 1732 god Sergeant and fusilier of the Preobrazhenskii Life Guards regiment, 1720 to 1732.. Viskovatov, A. V. (Aleksandr Vasilevich), 1804-1858. text. Prints. 1842. General Research Division. Russia. Armiia , Uniforms , History, Russia. Armiia , Equipment , History, Armor , Russia, Arms & armament , Russia, Russia. Armiia, Russia, Military supplies, Uniforms, Military uniforms

MENACHO , RAFAEL. MILITAR ESPAÑOL . 1766 - 1811. OLEO DE M . ROCA. MUSEO HISTORICO MUNICIPAL . CADIZ. Author: MANUEL ROCA (S. XIX).

This 1840s illustration shows General Kosciusko. Tadeusz Kosciuszko, English Thaddeus Kosciusko, Polish in full Tadeusz Andrzej Bonawentura Kosciuszko (1746-1817) was a Polish army officer and statesman who gained fame both for his role in the American Revolution and for his leadership of a national insurrection in his homeland.

The fallen Frederik Willem van Brunswijk, 1815; The Duke of Brunswijk, killed in the height of Genappe, op den 16 June 1815, at the head of his brunswijkers.The falen Frederik Willem, Duke of Brunswijk-Lüneburg-Oels, Killed During the Battle of Quatre-Bras on June 16, 1815 . Part of a Group of Illustrations of Events Around and During The Battles at Quatre-Bras and Waterloo, 16-18 June 1815.

Putnam's escape at Horse Neck. During the Revolutionary War, at the Battle of Horse Neck, General Israel Putnam made a daring escape (seen here) from the British on February 26, 1779. Although British forces pillaged the town, Putnam was able to warn Stamford. The general's tricorn hat, with a bullet hole piercing its side, is displayed at "Putnam's cottage", the tavern belonging to Israel Knapp, where Putnam stayed the night before his famous ride.

George Washington with the American declaration of independence, Noël Le Mire, after Jean -Baptiste Le Paon, 1780 - 1781 print print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper etching / engraving historical persons. president ~ head of republic. (military) camp with tents. horse

Portrait of Johan Arnold Zoutman, Pieter Willem van Megen, After Aert Schouman, 1782 print Portrait of Johan Arnold Zoutman, vice-admiral of Holland and West-Friesland, with a commander staff in his hand. In the background the battle at the Doggersbank. The Hague paper engraving / etching

The port Van Pascal Paoli, Christian Benjamin Glassbach, 1735 - 1779 print paper engraving historical persons. commander-in-chief, general, marshal

Guerra de África. Voluntario catalán, muerto en la batalla del 4 de febrero. Dibujo de Ortego. Grabado de 1860.

General Howe.. Prints. 1777 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814

Richd. Montgomery.. Chappel, Alonzo (1828-1887). Hunt, Charles Havens. Prints. 1881. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Montgomery, Richard, 1738-1775, Generals , American

Portrait of Pierre Le Turcq. Portrait of hijacker and captain Pierre le Turcq with binoculars under his arm and guns at his jacket. In the background, ship 'De Zeeuw'. At the bottom of the list is a saber.

Conclusion de la campagne libert'e de 1781 en Virginie...the Marquess de la Fayette with a black soldier. 1760 - 1871. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Rogers (7 November 1731 - 18 May 1795) was an American colonial frontiersman, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

ANDREW JACKSON A CABALLO - SIGLO XIX.

Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821). Consul for Life (1802) and Emperor of the French (1804-1815). Napoleon I at Malmaison, 1802. Engraving by Geoffroy after a portrait by Jean-Baptiste Isabey. "Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire" (History of the Consulate and the Empire of France under Napoleon), by A. Thiers. Volume I. Published in Paris, 1845. Author: Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882). French engraver. Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767-1855). French painter.

Captain of the Turkish Guard in the 17th century in uniform, Turkey, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact dat...

Jean-Charles Pichegru, 16. Februar 1761, 5. April 1804, war ein bedeutender französischer General der Revolutionskriege, Oberbefehlshaber der Rheinarm...

Lieutenant-General Sir William Cockburn, 1816 (oil on canvas). Sir William Cockburn (1768-1835), was wounded by the side of Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec, and afterwards became quartermaster-general of the forces. By Thomas Barker of Bath, (1769-1847)

Hans Joachim von Zieten, Ziethen, also called Zieten aus dem bush, 14 May 1699-27 January 1786, was one of the most famous equestrian generals in Prussian history and a close confidant of King Frederick the Great, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Commodore Hopkins, Commander in Chief of the American Fleet, 1776. Published by Thomas Hart. Mezzotints

Le Général Washington, Commendant en Chef des Armées Americaines, né en Virginie en 1733 (General Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Armies, born in Virginia in 1733 sic) 1783-86 After Charles Willson Peale American. Le Général Washington, Commendant en Chef des Armées Americaines, né en Virginie en 1733 (General Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Armies, born in Virginia in 1733 sic) 679177

Portrait of Lodewijk I of Etruria, Johann Adolf Rossmässler, 1785 - 1858 print paper engraving historical persons. medals and other marks of military honour

French Revolutionary Army (1792-1804). Representative of the people commissioned in the armies. Drawing by Philippoteaux. Engraving by Bure. "History of the French Revolution". Volume I, 1876.

Meeting between NAPOLEON Bonaparte, 1769-1821 Emperor of France and Francis I, 1768-1835 Emperor of Austria (Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor), after the battle of Austerlitz, 4 December 1805 (detail of Napoleon) (MV 1551)

Juan Antonio Gutiérrez de la Concha y Mazón de Güemes (1760-1810), marino y militar español.

Portrait of Pieter Gilles Schey. The Admiraal Pieter Gilles Schey in Harness, with his hand on a gun. A sea battle in the background.

ISRAEL PUTNAM American Revolutionary general Date: 1718 - 1790

Portrait of Stanis Ava of August Poniatowski in the uniform of the head of the Cadet Corps; Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818); 1. PO. 19th century (1801-00-00-1850-00-00);Stanisław August Poniatowski (King of Poland - 1732-1798), Dar (provenance), Order stars, military uniforms, portraits in an oval, portraits in bust, schools, order ribbons

Portrait of Maarten Harpertsz. Tromp. Portrait of Admiral Maarten Harpertsz. Tromp, standing at cannon. Submarge verses by Jan Vos.

Captain Patrick Hunter, David Martin (Anstruther, Scotland, 1737 - 1797) 1786

David Wooster, Esqr. Commander in Chief of the Provincial Army against Quebec.. Prints. 1776. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Napoleon (1769-1821) French soldier and emperor as General Bonaparte during his Egyptian campaign 1798-1799. Engraving.

John Jervis, Earl St. Vincent 1735-1823, born in Meaford, Staffordshire. English naval officer, who entered the Royal Navy in 1749 and reached the rank of an admiral. Commander-in-chief of the British Mediterranean fleet 1796-1799 and appointed Earl St. Vincent because he defeated the Spanish fleet in front of Cape St. Vincent. First lord of admirality in 1801. 1811 retired. From the National Portrait Gallery by James Jerdan London, 1830., Historically, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century template, Record Date Not Stated

Gen. Richard Montgomery. 1799 - 1872. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Montgomery, Richard, 1738-1775

Valentine Green, 1739-1813, British, The British Naval Victors (St. Vincent, Howe, Duncan and Nelson), 1799. Mezzotint.

Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette or Lafayette, 6 September 1757 - 20 May 1834, a French Général de division and politician / Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette oder Lafayette, 6. September 1757 - 20. Mai 1834, ein französischer Général de division und Politiker, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhunder.

Bragadier General Samuel Waldo, Feke, Robert, 1749.

Jean-Charles Pichegru, February 16, 1761 - April 5, 1804, a French General de division of the revolutionary wars, who played a leading role in the conquest of the Austrian Netherlands and Holland, conspired later with the counter-revolutionaries and to assassinate Napoleon Bonaparte planned / Jean-Charles Pichegru, 16. Februar 1761 - 5. April 1804, ein franzoesischer Général de division der Revolutionskriege, der eine fuehrende Rolle bei der Eroberung der oesterreichischen Niederlande und Hollands spielte, spaeter mit den Gegenrevolutionaeren konspirierte und ein Attentat gegen Napoleon Bonaparte plante, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadotte (1763-1844) French revolutionary soldier: Marshal of France under Napoleon: elected Crown Prince of Sweden 1810: King Charles XIV John (1818-1844). Engraving after portrait by FJ Kinson showing him standing beside a mortar.

Equestrian portrait of Friedrich Arnaud Hertog van Schomberg. The Friedrich Arnaud Hertog van Schomberg on horseback. He carries a harness. She helmet is worn by a dark servant. A battle in the background.

Fort, Franz.

. John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough and General of the English Army during the Spanish Succession War. A battle in the background. The print has a Latin caption.

Jean-Baptiste Kleber (1753-1800). French general. He took part in the Egyptian campaign. Kleber at the Battle of Heliopolis, 20 March 1800. Drawing by Eugene Charpentier. Engraving by Vallot. ""Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire"" (History of the Consulate and the Empire of France under Napoleon), by A. Thiers. Volume II. Published in Paris, 1847.

France, 1791-1792 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, France

Portrait Of Peter The Great On Horseback 1672 - 1725 Czar Tsar Of Russia Russian Imperial Leader

Portrait of cornelis tromp. Lieutenant Admiraal-General, Cornelis Tromp, with a command post in the right hand. Next to him a dark boy wearing a helmet. On the left a globe, a sea map and a stir. A sea battle in the background.

Portrait of Johan van Galen, Portrait of Admiral Johan van Galen, half-length. A gun in his right hand. In the background a sea battle, presumably the battle of Livorno. The print has a Dutch poem as caption, Battle of Leghorn, Jan van Galen, Cornelis Goutsbloem (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1653 - c. 1670, paper, etching, h 448 mm × w 348 mm

1812 Painting Of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte Standing In His Chambers Wearing His General Uniform

Portrait of Admiraal Egbert Meeuwisz. Kortenaer, Abraham BLOTELING, After Bartholomeus van der Helst, c. 1665 - c. 1672 print Portrait of Admiraal Egbert Meeuwisz. Kortenaer. Kortenaer was a sea hero who had proven itself mainly in the English wars. During the so -called Battle of the Singels, he was injured and lost a hand and an eye. These injuries reinforced its hero status and in the praise under the print is also referred to this. Kortenaer stands in his side for a naval battle with the command staf. There is a cannon in front of him. Amsterdam paper engraving commander-in-chief, admiral

Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653), vice admiral. Portrait of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, Lieutenant Admiral. Knee piece, standing with command stop in right hand, with the left hand leaning on the course of a gun. Left the background a sea battle. Pendant of SK-A-839.

HUGH MONTGOMERIE, twelfth Earl of EGLINTON Scottish landowner, depicted in Highland military dress - a characteristic Kay portrait with its bold cropping. Date: 1739 - 1819

JOSHUA BARNEY (1759, 1818) American Revolutionary naval officer, captured thrice by British: once is forgiveable, twice excusable, but thrice suggests outright carelessness Date: circa 1810

Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860) made a great name for himself as a sailor, a soldier and a filibuster and his career is one of the most extraordinary stories in British naval history.

Sir Rufane Shawe Donkin 1773 to 1841 English soldier, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

PortraT van Jacob Baur von Eiseneck, Michael Pregel, After Georg Wechter (II), c. 1610 - c. 1621 print paper engraving historical persons. baton of general. armour

A man in soldier's uniform and carrying a gun is pointing towards the mountains and trees. Engraving.

John Paul Jones (1747-1792). Scottish sailor and the United States's first well-known naval fighter in the American Revolution. Engraving. Colored.

Portrait of Seweryn Rzewuski in the uniform of the head of the Pedestrian Regiment of the Crown Hunt, with orders of the orphans of white and Stanis "; around 1776 (1776-00-00-1777-00-00);Order of the White Eagle, the Order of St. Stanisława, Rzewuski, Seweryn (1743-1811), Rzewuski, Seweryn (1743-1811)-iconography, 18th century (army), aristocracy, generals, orders, portraits, men's portraits, army and rushes

John Paul Jones, American naval commander of the Revolutionary War, (c1880). Artist: Unknown

Copper engraving and etching by Abraham Blooteling depicting Admiral Egbert Meesz. Kortenaer, produced between 1656 and 1690, showing detailed portraiture, naval uniform, and Flemish engraving technique.

Aimable Jean Jacques Pelissier 1794-1864, French soldier, 1857. During the Crimean War of Russian-Turkish War in 1853-1856, Pelissier commanded the first Corps of the French army to work with the British in Sebastapol. Fort Malakoff in the Sturm 1856. Marshal of France 1855: Duke of Malakoff 1856: Ambassador in Great Britain 1850: Governor General of Algeria 1860.

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