Who created "The Battle of Waterloo"?

The Battle of Waterloo was created by Jan Willem Pieneman in 1824.

What medium is "The Battle of Waterloo"?

The Battle of Waterloo is oil on canvas.

Is "The Battle of Waterloo" in the public domain?

Yes, The Battle of Waterloo is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Battle of Waterloo

Jan Willem Pieneman

1824

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

h 567cm × w 823cm × l 822.7cm

Classification

painting

Museum

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

About this artwork

Emperor Napoleon met his final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. This painting – the largest at the Rijksmuseum – shows the moment when the tide turned: the British general Wellington hears that the Prussian army is approaching. Victory, and an end to twenty years of war, is at hand. The Dutch crown prince, later Willem II, lies wounded on a stretcher. For his courage in the field, he was known as the Hero of Waterloo.

About the Artist

Jan Willem Pieneman

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