Battle near Jena, 14 October 1806, (c1850). Artist: Edme Bovinet

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Battle near Jena, 14 October 1806, (c1850). Artist: Edme Bovinet

Battle near Jena, 14 October 1806, (c1850). The battle of Jena in Germany began with the chance evening meeting of Marshal Lannes corps with a Prussian force of 35, 000 men under General Friedrich Hohenloe. At 1pm, Napoleon ordered a general advance and within two hours the exhausted Prussians gave way, fleeing the field and trying to avoid the sabres of Marshal Murats horsemen. Jena cost Bonaparte some 5000 men, but the Prussians had a staggering 25, 000 casualties. Print from a series depicting the campaigns of Napoleon I, published c1850

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This print captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle near Jena, which took place on 14 October 1806. Created by artist Edme Bovinet around 1850, this chromolithograph offers a vivid depiction of one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most significant victories during the Napoleonic Wars. The scene unfolds with Marshal Lannes' corps unexpectedly encountering General Friedrich Hohenloe's Prussian force in Germany. As evening falls, tensions rise and at 1pm, Napoleon gives the order for a general advance. In just two hours, the exhausted Prussians crumble under the relentless assault and begin to flee from the field. Meanwhile, Marshal Murat's horsemen relentlessly pursue them with their sabres drawn. Despite costing Bonaparte approximately 5,000 men, this battle inflicted staggering casualties upon the Prussian army—25,000 lives lost in total. The print is part of a series that chronicles Napoleon I's campaigns and serves as a testament to his military prowess. With its vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail, Bovinet's artwork transports viewers back to this historic moment in time. The smoke-filled landscape is filled with soldiers engaged in fierce combat while explosions punctuate the air. This print not only showcases an important event but also highlights Bovinet's skill as an artist who masterfully captured both action and emotion within his work. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history preserved through artistry, we are reminded of the immense impact that battles like Jena had on shaping nations and defining eras long past.

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