Blücher Crossing the Rhine at Caub - Original 19th Century Wood Engraving
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Original wood engraving with Blücher's Prussian troops crossing the Rhine at Caub in the snow: the infantry column climbs the frozen slope while artillery and cavalry advance along the floor of the valley, the castle ruin cut against the sky above. Printed caption: Blucher crossing the Rhine at Caub.
Original wood engraving with Blücher's Prussian troops crossing the Rhine at Caub in the snow: the infantry column climbs the frozen slope while artillery and cavalry advance along the floor of the valley, the castle ruin cut against the sky above. Printed caption: Blucher crossing the Rhine at Caub.
Blücher forced the passage of the Rhine at Caub on the night of 31 December 1813 to 1 January 1814, at the head of the Army of Silesia; it was the start of the campaign that carried the allies to Paris.
Medium: Wood engraving.
Date: 19th century.
Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 in (27.5 x 20.5 cm).
Condition: Toned paper with scattered fox marks and somewhat worn edges; the image clean.
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Original wood engraving with Blücher's Prussian troops crossing the Rhine at Caub in the snow: the infantry column climbs the frozen slope while artillery and cavalry advance along the floor of the valley, the castle ruin cut against the sky above. Printed caption: Blucher crossing the Rhine at Caub.