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The Battle of Fontenoy (colour litho)
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The Battle of Fontenoy (colour litho)
620143 The Battle of Fontenoy (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Fontenoy, 11 May 1745, was a major engagement of the War of the Austrian Succession, fought between the forces of the Pragmatic Allies - comprising mainly Dutch, British, and Hanoverian troops under the command of the Duke of Cumberland - and a French army under Maurice de Saxe, commander of King Louis XVs forces in the Low Countries. The battle is notable for several reasons. It was one of the most important in the war, and for the French a famous victory and the masterpiece of Marshal Saxe; the French Monarch Louis XV and his son the Dauphin were present on the field. Napoleon I later declared that the victory at Fontenoy prolonged the Ancien Regime monarchy in France by 30 years.); Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23227966
© Peter Newark Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Armies Enemies Enemy Gunfire Hanoverian Succession Fontenoy
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The Battle of Fontenoy - A Historic Triumph
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. This print captures the essence of "The Battle of Fontenoy" a momentous clash that unfolded on 11 May 1745 during the War of the Austrian Succession. The artwork, created by an English School artist in the 18th century, showcases the chaos and intensity of warfare. In this scene, billowing smoke engulfs the battlefield as soldiers clad in vibrant uniforms engage their enemies with determination. The Pragmatic Allies, consisting mainly of Dutch, British, and Hanoverian troops led by the Duke of Cumberland, face off against a formidable French army commanded by Maurice de Saxe. Notably significant for its outcome and strategic implications, this battle stands out as one of the most crucial engagements in the war. It symbolizes both a famous victory for France and Marshal Saxe's military brilliance. Even King Louis XV himself and his son witnessed this historic event firsthand. Renowned military strategist Napoleon I later acknowledged that Fontenoy's triumph prolonged France's Ancien Regime monarchy by three decades—a testament to its significance. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from Fine Art Finder's collection provided by Bridgeman Images, we are transported back to a time when armies clashed on vast fields like chess pieces engaged in an intricate game. This image serves as a powerful reminder of history's defining moments—where bravery met adversity—and pays homage to those who fought valiantly amidst gunfire and chaos.
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