Charles James Canton

Frederick Wilhelm III, King of Prussia (Allied Commanders of the Napoleonic War)

Charles James Canton's original etching, "Frederick Wilhelm III, King of Prussia" is printed on early nineteenth century wove paper. It hails from a set of original hand-coloured etchings depicting the allied commanders of the Napoleonic War published by Richard Evans, 1815 through 1816 and bears his address and publication date.

The scene depicts Frederick Wilhelm III, King of Prussia in battle. It is a unique and important example of military history and of the allied commanders from the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon had little respect for Frederick Wilhelm when he stated that the Prussian queen, Louisa, was "the only man in Prussia".

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Original Hand-Coloured Etching by the British artist, Charles James Canton.

Allied Commanders of the Napoleonic War Frederick Wilhelm III, King of Prussia

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Commanders of the Napoleonic War
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	Field Marshal Von Blucher, Prince of Wagstadt by John Romney	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1815 through 1816	John Romney (Chester, 1786-1863)	Sold
	Francis II, Emperor of Austria by Charles James Canton	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1815 through 1816	Charles James Canton (British, active, nineteenth century)	Sold
	Frederick Wilhelm III, King of Prussia by Charles James Canton	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1815 through 1816	Charles James Canton (British, active, nineteenth century)	Sold
	Lieutenant General Sir John Moore by John Romney	Original Hand-Coloured Etching	1815 through 1816	John Romney (Chester, 1786-1863)	Sold
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Title:	Frederick Wilhelm III, King of Prussia (Allied Commanders of the Napoleonic War)
Artist:	Canton, Charles James (British, active, 19th century)
Date:	1815 & 1816
Medium:	Original Hand-Coloured Etching
Publisher:	Richard Evans, Whites Row, Spitafields
Note:	Frederick Wilhelm III, King of Prussia (1770-1840): Frederick Wilhelm first joined the third coalition against Napoleon Bonaparte in 1805. Shortly thereafter the combined Prussian-Russian alliance suffered a major defeat at Austerlitz. Frederick Wilhelm next engaged the French at Jena and Auerstadt, again suffering crucial losses. Prussia was then reduced to a vassal state and was forced to supply men and arms to Napoleon's Grand Armee in its invasion of Russia.
	In 1813 Frederick Wilhelm again joined the allies in their conflict with France. Prussian success in the upcoming battles was due almost entirely to the efforts of General Blucher. A much more successful administrator than military leader, Napoleon had little respect for Frederick Wilhelm when he stated that the Prussian queen, Louisa, was "the only man in Prussia".
	Set of eight etchings: Each of these contemporary etchings was published individually from May of 1815 and into 1816 and were coloured by hand at that time. Richard Evans, a well known early nineteenth century London publisher, issued the set. The etchers were John Romney (Chester, 1786-1863) and Charles James Canton. Obviously, the historic importance of these original hand-coloured etchings cannot be overlooked. To have so many portrayals of leading commanders and statesmen made at the time of the battle of Waterloo is indeed most rare.
	This most valuable set of eight hand coloured equestrian etchings of allied commanders was created shortly after most were in London to discuss the allied occupation of France and the establishment of a new, post Napoleonic Europe. History, however, tells us that these festivities were short-lived for at that moment Napoleon was planning his escape from the island of Elba. He would not be completely stopped until the famous battle of Waterloo in June of 1815.
Size:	12 X 9 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition:	Each of these original hand-coloured engravings is printed on early nineteenth century wove paper and with large margins extending beyond the plate-mark on all sides. A former owner has backed them upon board. Apart from slight smudging and foxing to several etchings, this set is in excellent condition throughout, retaining all its fine lines and rich, early hand colouring. All eight etchings bear Richard Evans's address and publication dates from May of 1815 through 1816. Clearly these early equestrian etchings of allied commanders form a most unique and important example of military history from the Napoleonic Wars.
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