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The Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo

The Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo



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The Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo

The Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo. General Hill calling on upon the Enemy to Surrender.Print by Riddle and Goughman after the painting by Robert Hillingford, published by Sketchy Bits, 1896. Associated with Gen 1st Viscount Rowland Hill, French Army (Imperial Guard Grenadiers). Associated with Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815). Print Date: 1815

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1815 Bits Calling Enemy Grenadiers Guard Guards Napoleonic Riddle Rowland Stand Surrender Viscount Wars Waterloo Sketchy


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This striking print, titled 'The Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo: General Hill Calling on the Enemy to Surrender,' depicts a pivotal moment in the historic Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815. The image is based on the painting by Robert Hillingford and was published by Sketchy Bits in 1896. At the center of the composition, we see General Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill, of the British Army, standing defiantly amidst the chaos of the battlefield. Hill, dressed in his military uniform, is seen raising his sword and calling out to the French Imperial Guard Grenadiers, who are shown advancing towards him. The determination and resolve in Hill's expression convey the gravity of the situation, as the outcome of the battle hung in the balance. The Battle of Waterloo was a significant turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, which lasted from 1803 to 1815. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and heroism displayed by the soldiers on both sides during this iconic conflict. The Imperial Guard Grenadiers, known for their unwavering loyalty to Napoleon Bonaparte, were considered the elite infantry unit of the French Army. Their defeat at Waterloo marked the end of Napoleon's reign and the beginning of the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in France. This print is a valuable historical document, providing a visual representation of one of the most famous battles in world history. Its intricate details and vivid colors bring the scene to life, allowing us to witness the intensity and drama of the Last Stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo.

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