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The Battle of Austerlitz fought by
Napoleon's First Empire French Army against the a Prussian Army and
Russian Army. Military art prints of the Battle of Austerlitz by
Meissonier, Horace Vernet, published by Cranston Fine Arts.
BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ On the 19th
of November 1805 The French advance north from Vienna reached Brunn in
Moravia. Napoleon rested his army of 70,000 men. Napoleons aim was
to bring to battle the forces of Russia and Austria. The
Austrian and Russian Generals were not going to disappoint him. They
had already begun drawing up a counter attack. At the end of
November the joint armies began moving southwestward from Olmutz. There
plan was to cut off Napoleon from Vienna and attack the French at the
village of Austerlitz. The Russian and Austrian forces occupied the
Pratzen Plateau and from there on December 2nd launched their attack on
the French Right Flank. General Count Friedrich von Buxhow attacked
with a Russian force of 40,000 men against The French force of 10,500 men
under the command of Marshal Louis Davout. The Davout French troops
resisted the Russian attack napoleon advance the main part of his army
against the Allies Center. The Russian and Austrian force occupying the
Pratzen Plateau were drivan of the Plateau by Marshal Nicolas Soult's
force of 20,000 French. The North Flank of the Allied army was
attacked by the French Corps under Marshal Jean Lannes and Marshal Jean
Bernadotte. These Corps were also supported by Marshal Joachim Murats
cavalry. After a brave attempt to rally his forces. Mikhail Kutuzov allied
force began to break and it was not long before they allied force began
to flee in disorder through the village of Austerlitz. and
eventually when Davout counterattacked across the Goldbach the entire
Austrian and Russian Line broke and turned into a rout. But the
French Army were in no condition to pursue. Although exhausted the French
army had gained a great victory which recked the Coalition against
napoleon. The French losses were 2,000 Killed and 7,000 wounded compared
to the allied losses of 15,000 Killed and wounded and a total of 11,000
taken prisoner.
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The Battle of Austerlitz by Carl Vernet.
The battle of Austerlitz was fought on a cold Winters day just a few miles east of Brunn in Moravia on the 2nd December 1805. This was the climax to the great campaign of 1805. Fought between the French who defeated the Russian and Austrian Armies.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 16 inches (76cm x 41cm). Price £45.00
Open edition print (no title appears on print) Image size 12 inches x 6 inches (31cm x 15cm). Price £8.00
ITEM CODE DHM0135
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The Battle of Austerlitz by baron Pascal Gerard.
Napoleon is shown surrounded by his general staff, listening to General Rapp who comes forward to announce the victory and to point out Prince Rypvin who stands among the prisoners, Also depicted around Napoleon are Murat, Drovot and Bessieces.
Open edition print. Image size 32 inches x 15 inches (81cm x 38cm). Price £45.00
Open edition prints. Image size 12 inches x 6 inches (31cm x 15cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DHM0244
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Napoleon Giving Orders at Austerlitz by Carl Vernet.
Open edition print. Special Promotion : This print is half price off for a limited time only! Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £7.80
ITEM CODE VAR0284
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Austerlitz Before the Charge by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier.
A regiment of Cuirassiers stand awaiting orders during the Battle of Austerlitz during the Napoleonic war against Austria and Russia.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 16 inches (76cm x 41cm). Price £45.00
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DHM0314
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Napoleon and Kaiser Franz after the Battle of Austerlitz by Antoine-Jean Gros. (GS)
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
ITEM CODE GE180511
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The Battle of Austerlitz by Carl Vernet. The battle of Austerlitz was fought on a cold Winters day just a few miles
east of Brunn in Moravia on the 2nd December 1805. This was the climax to the
great campaign of 1805. Fought between the French who defeated the Russian and
Austrian Armies.
The Battle of Austerlitz by baron Pascal Gerard Napoleon is shown surrounded by his general staff, listening to General Rapp
who comes forward to announce the victory and to point out Prince Rypvin who
stands among the prisoners, Also depicted around Napoleon are Murat, Drovot and
Bessieces.
Napoleon Giving Orders at Austerlitz by Carl Vernet
Austerlitz Before the Charge by Meissonier
A regiment of Cuirassiers stand awaiting orders during the Battle of
Austerlitz during the Napoleonic war against Austria and Russia.
Napoleon and Kaiser Franz after the
Battle of Austerlitz by Antoine-Jean Gros (1771-1835) |
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A Chasseurs fate by
Keith Rocco published 1989
The Chasseurs of the
Guard at Austerlitz This
Limited edition of 450 and has been sold out for several
years
One secondary market print being sold on behalf of a
major collector's estate. No. 178/450 Image size 68cm x 58 cm
Price £400 Order code
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