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Battle of Talavera, Spain, 28th July 1809 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
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Battle of Talavera, Spain, 28th July 1809 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Battle of Talavera, Spain, 28th July 1809 (1819). The British and Spanish army commanded by Wellington won an indecisive victory over the French commanded by Napoleons brother Joseph Bonaparte, who Napoleon had installed on the Spanish throne. From The Victories of the Duke of Wellington, 1819
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1st Duke Of Wellington Arthur Arthur Wellesley Castilla La Mancha Casualty Duke Of Duke Of Wellington Fielding Infantry Iron Duke Lord Wellington Napoleonic Wars Peninsular War Richard Richard Westall Sir Arthur Wellesley T Fielding Thales Thales Fielding The Iron Duke Toledo Wellesley Wellington Westall Wound Wounded Battle Of Talavera Battlefield Historica Graphica Collection Talavera De La Reina
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This print depicts the Battle of Talavera, Spain, which took place on 28th July 1809 during the Napoleonic Wars. The artist, T Fielding, beautifully captures the intensity and chaos of this historic event. In this scene from "The Victories of the Duke of Wellington" we witness an indecisive victory by the British and Spanish army commanded by Wellington over Napoleon's brother Joseph Bonaparte. The composition showcases a vast battlefield filled with soldiers engaged in fierce combat. Horses gallop through clouds of smoke as infantrymen fight valiantly for their respective sides. The iron-willed Duke of Wellington himself can be seen leading his troops to triumph amidst the turmoil. Richard Westall's masterful use of color adds depth and realism to this engraving, transporting viewers back to that fateful day in Castilla La Mancha. The wounded lie scattered across the field while brave men continue fighting against all odds. This artwork not only commemorates a significant military encounter but also serves as a testament to human resilience and determination in times of war. It reminds us that history is shaped by individuals like Arthur Wellesley, later known as the Iron Duke, who played pivotal roles in shaping nations. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Thales Fielding's Historica Graphica Collection, we are reminded once again that even amidst destruction and suffering, there exists beauty in art that transcends time and speaks volumes about our shared human experience.
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