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The Field of Battle, Waterloo, as it appeared July 24th 1815 1815
Etching and aquatint with hand colouring | 21.1 x 70.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 750738
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A print showing the battlefield at Waterloo, looking towards La Belle Alliance (2) and Hougoumont (3) from the east. This view, taken just over a month after the battle, shows the uneven nature of the ground, which allowed Wellington to shield his infantry from French artillery fire. The site was a draw for tourists almost immediately after the battle.
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Probably acquired by George IV when Prince Regent
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Medium and techniques
Etching and aquatint with hand colouring
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21.1 x 70.0 cm (sheet of paper)
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Featured in
ExhibitionWaterloo at Windsor: 1815-2015: Windsor Castle
Throughout 2015, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, this exhibition will combine a themed trail through the State Apartments with a display of prints, drawings and archival material that explores the battle and its aftermath.
