Eigentliche vorstellung der Reichs-Stadt Biberach und wie die Franzosen aus Forcht von denen Kayserlichen überfallen zu werden über Hals und Kopff darausgeflohen, und alles darüber im Stich zurück gelassen
Summary
Print shows a birdseye view of the walled city of Biberach on the Rhine River in Southern Germany after the battle against French forces in 1800. Troops on horseback are seen fleeing. Depicted in the foreground are troops with 30 French prisoners of war. Abandoned wagons are shown as well as looters on the field across the river from the town. Additional key describes 11 items identified in the print.
Title from caption at top of print.
Reference copy in LOT 4601, no. 212.
Illustration in: Hauslab Album, plate 212.
Original album; Purchase; 1950.
Formerly: PR13 CN1950:R01. Originals were housed in blind-tooled morocco album 11 x 17 in. Original binding in P&P Suppl. Archives.
Tags
Date
1950
Location
biberach an der riss
Source
Library of Congress
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