Lot 14445: Bowyer - Pursuit of the French through Leipsic on the 19th October, 1813, with a view of the Entrance into Richter's Garden, through which Bonaparte made his Escape

This folio aquatint is from Robert Bowyer's An Illustrated Record of Important Events in the Annals of Europe during the Last Four Years; Comprising A Series of Views of The Principal Places, Battles, etc Connected with those Events. The work was published in London by T. Bensley in 1815.

Robert Bowyer was one of London's most fashionable miniature painters. The pupil of Smart, Bowyer exhibited occasionally at the Royal Academy between 1783 and 1823. He was appointed painter in watercolour to the King and miniature painter to the Queen, the result of which he enjoyed a wealth of lucrative patronage. In addition to his work as a portrait painter he published a number of important texts, which are beautifully illustrated throughout with fine aquatints. His most admired work is "An Illustrated Record of Important Events in the Annals of Europe during the Years 1812, 1813, 1814, & 1815" which features exquisite aquatint views of the major cities on the Continent. First published in 1815, the work provides breath-taking contemporary views of the major cities involved in the Napoleonic wars, including superb prints of Moscow, Berlin and Amsterdam.


About this image:

This scene depicts the last day of the Battle of Leipzig, the largest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, when Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden defeated Napoleon in one of his most major defeats in that time.

~ 18" by 12 1/2"

Aquatint Engraving

1815

Overall Very Good. There are a few light marks or fox marks near the edges. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

An Illustrated Record of Important Events in the Annals of Europe during the Last Four Years; Comprising A Series of Views of The Principal Places, Battles, etc Connected with those Events