Plan of the Battle of Waterloo by Thomas Kelly

Thomas Kelly's "Plan of the Battle of Waterloo," created in 1816, is a historical map that meticulously details the deployment and maneuvers of the combatant forces during the famous battle on June 18, 1815. The map shows the arrangement of Napoleon Bonaparte's and the Duke of Wellington's armies on the terrain near the village of Mont-Saint-Jean, illustrating key positions such as Hougoumont Castle, La Haye Sainte farm, and the defensive lines of the Allied and French troops. This plan faithfully represents the battle area, including topographical elements like roads, woods, and slopes, which are crucial for understanding the strategies adopted in one of the most decisive clashes of the Napoleonic Wars.

The map is also a historical document that allows scholars and enthusiasts to visualize the phases of the battle, highlighting the military units involved and their positions at the time of the engagement. Kelly, as a London cartographic publisher, produced this plan with rigor and precision, bringing out not only the geographical but also the strategic aspect of the event. Through this cartographic representation, it is possible to appreciate the tactical complexity and historical significance of the Battle of Waterloo, which marked Napoleon's definitive defeat and a momentous change in the European political landscape.

Unique Quality Material

Print on handmade Amalfi Paper
Sheet size: 30 x 40 cm
With frame: 33 x 43 cm
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown, handmade from beech wood and wood pulp