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Vintage-Views Antique Prints and Maps :: Antique Prints :: Military :: Allied Commanders, Napoleonic War, 1815 Colored Copperplate Engravings
These contemporary etchings were published individually from May of 1815 and into 1816 and were coloured by hand at that time. Richard Evans, a well known early nineteenth century London publisher, issued the set. The etchers were John Romney (Chester, 1786-1863) and Charles James Canton. Obviously, the historic importance of these original hand-coloured etchings cannot be overlooked. To have so many portrayals of leading commanders and statesmen made at the time of the battle of Waterloo is indeed most rare. These hand coloured equestrian etchings of allied commanders were created shortly after most were in London to discuss the allied occupation of France and the establishment of a new, post Napoleonic Europe. History, however, tells us that these festivities were short-lived for at that moment Napoleon was planning his escape from the island of Elba. He would not be completely stopped until the famous battle of Waterloo in June of 1815.
The original hand-coloured engravings were printed on early nineteenth century wove paper and with large margins extending beyond the plate-mark on all sides. In excellent condition throughout, retaining all its fine lines and rich, early hand colouring. Engraving bears Richard Evans's address and publication date May 18, of 1815 Clearly this early equestrian etching of an allied commander forms a most unique and important example of military history from the Napoleonic Wars.
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HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS - THE DUKE OF YORK
SKU: 121201k4
DATED 1815 COLORED COPPERPLATE ENGRAVING
IMAGE SIZE: approximately 7 1/2 in x 10 1/2 inches
OVERALL SIZE including Margin Area: approximately 9 1/4 X 14 1/2 INCHES (23.5 x 36.7 cm)
Our price: US$155.00
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