Artist(s):

after VERNET, Carle (1758-1836)

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

engraved by BOVINET, Edme (1767-1832)

Composed Title English:

The battle of Mont-Saint-Jean, known as the battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815.

Inscribed Title:

BATAILLE DE MONT-SAINT-JEAN, DITE DE WATERLOO, (LE 18 JUIN 1815.)

Inscription:

Couché fils aqua forti. // Dessiné par Carle Vernet. // Bovinet Sculp.

Description:

Smoke billows from the fields of Waterloo, as the battle rages on. Dead and wounded lie scattered. Napoleon, on the right, mounted, rides away from the battle. In the distance, we can discern orderly troop formations.

Subject Heading(s):

Waterloo, Battle of (18 June 1815)

Medium:

etching

Date:

1820

Publication Place:

Paris

Paper Type:

wove paper

LocNo:

DC202.1 V47 1820z elf

Added Location:

plate 59