Artist(s):

del. & etched by COUCHÉ fils, Louis François (1782-1849)

engraved by PIGEOT

Composed Title English:

The retreat of the French, after the battle of Leipzig, 19 October 1813.

Inscribed Title:

RETRAITE DES FRANÇAIS, APRÈS LA BATAILLE DE LEIPSICK (LE 19 OCTOBRE 1813.)

Inscription:

Couché fils, del. // Pigeot Sculp.

Description:

A bridge is being blown up by the French as they retreat from Leipzig. This would leave the Polish soldiers stranded, and result in the death of many, including Prince Poniatowski. Napoleon retreats from the right.

Subject Heading(s):

Leipzig, Battle of (1813)

Medium:

etching

Date:

1820

Publication Place:

Paris

Paper Type:

wove paper

LocNo:

DC202.1 V47 1820z elf

Added Location:

plate 57