 | Battle of Wissembourg
 | 15th July 1870 Napoleon III declared war against Prussia because
a German candidate was put forward for the Spanish throne. This
was the opportunity which Prussia's chancellor, Otto von Bismark,
had been waiting for to unite Germany. General Helmuth von Moltke
immediately launched three armies and on 4th August 1870 the first
battle began at Wissembourg only 40 miles north of Strasbourg.
25,000 men of the Prussian 3rd Army under the Crown Prince
Frederick Wilhelm, attacked the town held by the French army.
Comte de MacMahon's 4,000 men could not hold the town and the
Prussians took Wissembpurg after only 6 hours. French casualties
were c. 2,300 among whom was General Charles Douay, while the
Prussians lost c.1,500 men. |
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| Battle of Gravelotte
| Marshal Achille Bazaine's army of 113,000 troops found the rout
towards Verdun blocked by General Helmuth von Moltke's 1st and 2nd
Prussian armies. The French marshal decided to make a stand at
Gravelotte with one wing holding Saint-Privat. Under the command
of King Wilhelm the might of the Prussian troops (nearly 200,000
men) attacked the French positions. The French managed to defend
and hold their lines at Gravelotte and Saint Privat until the
Prussian armies gained their Saxon reinforcements and extra
artillery. Only then did the French yield and by nightfall,
Bazaine had withdrawn his troops to Metz. The Prussian losses were
c.20,000 men, while the French losses were c.13,000 with another
5,000 taken prisoner. |
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| Surrender of Metz
| Withdrawing his forces from Gravelotte to the nearby fortress of
Metz by the Moselle, Marshal Achille Bazaine was besieged by the
Prussian army under Prince Frederick Charles. Bazaine tried to
gain ground with a sortie and initially succeeded before being
driven back the next day losing 3,000 men in the process. After
the disaster at Sedan, immediate relief seemed hopeless and so
Bazaine surrendered, his army of 170,000 men and over 1,000
guns to the Prussians on 27th October 1870. Bazaine did not
escape, however, his own country convicted him of treason after a
court-martial and he was given a 20 year sentence! |
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Le Cimitiere De Saint Pravat by Alphonse De Neuville.
Prussian troops storm the Cemetery of Saint Pravat after a desperate defence. Gravelotte-St-Privat was the turning point in the Franco-Prussian War leading directly to the final defeat of the French at Sedan, the collapse of Napoleon IIIs régime and the proclamation of the German Empire.
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Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 19 inches (76cm x 48cm). Price £38.00
ITEM CODE DHM0139
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Surprise attack in the Suburbs of Metz by Alphonse de Neuville.
French skirmishers engaging Prussians during an attack in Metz during August 1870.
Open edition print. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £25.00
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**Open edition print. (Two copies reduced to clear) Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £31.00
ITEM CODE DHM0227
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Captive Difficile by Alphonse de Neuville.
A lone French soldier is herded into captivity after being captured during the Franco Prussian war.
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**Open edition print. (One copy reduced to clear) Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm). Price £8.00
ITEM CODE DHM0234
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The Charge by Alphonse de Neuville.
French Dragoons charge a Prussian position during the Franco Prussian war.
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ITEM CODE DHM0392
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La Defence de la Longbayau by Alphonse De Neuville.
French infantry struggle to defend a large gateway from the onslaught of the Prussian Infantry during the Franco - Prussian war.
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Death of Major Hadelin by Carl Rochling.
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**Open edition print. (One copy reduced to clear) Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £25.00
ITEM CODE DHM0450
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The Infantry Will Advance by Carl Rochling.
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ITEM CODE DHM0950
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The Landau Gate at Wissembourg is Taken by Assault, 4th August 1870 by Carl Rochling.
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**Open edition print. (One copy reduced to clear) Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £20.00
ITEM CODE DHM0656
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The Surrender of the French Army, 2nd September 1870 by Conrad Freyberg.
The day after the battle of Sedan (on the Meuse) The French forces surrendered. The Germans took 104,000 prisoners including Napoleon III, for the loss of 9,000 men themselves.
Open edition print. Image size 26 inches x 12 inches (66cm x 31cm). Price £48.00
ITEM CODE DHM0948
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The Arrival of Prince Charles Friedrich Before the Battle by Conrad Freyberg.
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**Open edition print. (One copy reduced to clear) Image size 26 inches x 12 inches (66cm x 31cm). Price £31.00
ITEM CODE DHM0947
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Hessian Troops Near Chambord, 9th December 1870 by Richard Knotel.
Open edition print. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £20.00
ITEM CODE DHM0657
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La Reve (The Dream) by Edouard Detaille.
Depicting soldiers of the French Second Empire dreaming of the victorious French Army of the Napoleonic period.
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**Open edition print. (3 copies reduced to clear) Image size 30 inches x 19 inches (76cm x 48cm). Price £30.00
ITEM CODE DHM0133
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Le Drapeau by Edouard Detaille.
Shows the French Cuirassiers of the 2nd Empire of Napoleon the 3rd.
Open edition print. Image size 13 inches x 20 inches (33cm x 51cm). Price £30.00
Open edition print. Image size 7 inches x 10 inches (18cm x 25cm). Price £14.00
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**Open edition print. (2 copies reduced to clear) Image size 13 inches x 20 inches (33cm x 51cm). Price £25.00
ITEM CODE DHM0011
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The Checkpoint by Edouard Detaille.
Military scene during the Franco-Prussian War of French Cuirassiers and French infantry.
Open edition print. Image size 16 inches x 23 inches (41cm x 58cm). Price £35.00
Open edition print. Image size 9 inches x 12 inches (23cm x 31cm). Price £14.00
ITEM CODE DHM0391
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Prussian Cuirassiers Attack a French Provision Train by Edouard Detaille.
2nd Empire painting. Reproduced by permission of the Forbes collection.
Open edition print. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £35.00
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**Open edition print. (3 copies reduced to clear) Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £25.00
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The Hostages by Edouard Detaille.
French civilians being questioned by Prussian officers with Prussian Cuirassiers during the Franco-Prussian War.
Open edition print. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £25.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 25 inches (76cm x 64cm). Price £290.00
**Open edition print. (3 copies reduced to clear) Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £20.00
ITEM CODE DHM0803
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The Defence of Champigny, November 30th 1870 by Edouard Detaille.
Military art print of the Franco-Prussian war showing French Infantry defenders at the fortifications of Champigny.
Open edition print. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £20.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 25 inches (76cm x 64cm). Price £390.00
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Artillery Skirmish in the Forest during the Siege of Paris by Edouard Detaille. (GS)
French artillery withdraws during the Siege of Paris, 19th September 1870 to 29th January 1871.
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 32 inches (76cm x 81cm). Price £390.00
ITEM CODE G120A2
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Episode during the Siege of Paris by Edouard Detaille.
Open edition print. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £20.00
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The Passing Regiment, 1875 by Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille (GL)
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 38 inches (102cm x 97cm). Price £600.00
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ITEM CODE GIBA1849
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Officier de Hussards - Grande Tenue by Edouard Detaille.
Reprint from the Panorama Series published 1886.
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
Original Antique military plate from the Panorama series circa 1886. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm) . Price £120.00
ITEM CODE UN0341
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Cuirassiers Peloton DEscorte by Edouard Detaille.
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
Original Antique military plate from the Panorama series circa 1886. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE UN0342
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Chasseurs DAfrique - Tenue de Campagne by Edouard Detaille
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
Original Antique military plate from the Panorama series circa 1886. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE UN0324
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An Incident in the Franco-Prussian War by Emile-Joseph Huenten (GL)
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 22 inches (76cm x 56cm). Price £390.00
ITEM CODE GIFP1880
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Eleve de lEcole Speciale Militarie de Saint-Gyr Cavalerie by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate, published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0011
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Hussards Grande Tenue - Quartier de Cavalerie by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0006
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Artillerie - Sous-Officiers de Batteries a Cheval et Cannoniers de Batteries a Pied - Grande Tenue by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0013
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Officier et Cavaliers du Train des Equipages Militaires by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0002
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Etat Major dun General Division by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0003
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Hussards - Tenue de Campagne by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0009
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Hussards - Service en Campagne by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0027
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Cuirassiers - Reception d une Ambassade a l Elysee by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique print published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0030
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Dragons - Service en Campagne by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0015
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Dragon - Petite Tenue by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0016
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Chasseurs a Cheval - Defile de la Parade by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0038
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Officier de Dragons - Tenue de Manoeuvre by Edouard Detaille (P)
This print has a badly marked border, hence the reduced price.
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £100.00
ITEM CODE DD0001
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Infanterie de Ligne, Clairon - Tenue de Campaign by Edouard Detaille. (P)
Antique military plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0004
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Chasseurs a Pied - Grandes Manoeurves by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0005
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Zouaves - Tambours - Tenue de Campagne by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0007
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Infanterie de Ligne - Musicien by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 1.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0008
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Chasseurs a Pied - Sergent Major, Tenue de Campagne by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0018
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Artillerie a Cheval - Mise en Batterie; Tenue de Campagne by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0019
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Infanterie de Ligne - La Caserne by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0017
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Infanterie de Ligne - Arrivee a LEtape; Grande Manoeuvres by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique print published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0021
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Garde Republicaine et Sapeurs-Pompiers - Grande Tenue by Edouard Detaille (P)
Antique plate published 1886. Image size 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30cm x 20cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DD0022
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