Artiste(s):

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

engraved by PIGEOT

Titre anglais composé:

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

Titre inscrit:

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.

Sujet(s):

Leipzig, Battle of (1813)

Technique:

etching

Date:

1820

Endroit d'imprimeurs:

Paris

Type de papier:

wove paper

Cote:

DC202.1 V47 1820z elf

Endroit supplémentaire:

plate 57