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Napoleon and the Old Guard Before Waterloo, 1815, (1896)
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Napoleon and the Old Guard Before Waterloo, 1815, (1896)
Napoleon and the Old Guard Before Waterloo, 1815, (1896). The Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815, was fought near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. A French army under the command of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by two of the armies of the Seventh Coalition: a British-led Allied army under the command of the Duke of Wellington, and a Prussian army under the command of Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, Prince of Wahlstatt. The battle marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars. After the painting made in 1895 by Ernest Crofts. From Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume IV, by William Milligan Sloane. [The Century Co. New York, 1896]
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This print captures a historic moment in time - Napoleon and the Old Guard before the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The battle, which took place near present-day Belgium, marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and saw Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's French army being defeated by two armies of the Seventh Coalition. In this image, we see a group of soldiers standing alongside their leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. The men are dressed in military uniforms, exuding strength and determination as they prepare for what would become a significant turning point in European history. Their faces reveal both anticipation and resolve as they face an uncertain future on the battlefield. The photographer has expertly captured this scene with precision and detail. The monochrome effect adds to its historical significance, transporting us back to that fateful day over a century ago. Every line on their faces tells a story of sacrifice, courage, and loyalty to their cause. This print is not just an artistic representation; it is also a testament to the bravery displayed by these soldiers who fought under Napoleon's command. It serves as a reminder of the human cost of war while honoring those who played pivotal roles during this tumultuous period. As we gaze upon this image today, let us remember those who fought valiantly at Waterloo - both friend and foe alike - shaping our world as we know it today through their actions on that hallowed ground.
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