Who painted Souvenirs de Waterloo?

Souvenirs de Waterloo was painted by Gerard in 1842.

Where can I see Souvenirs de Waterloo?

Souvenirs de Waterloo is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Souvenirs de Waterloo?

Souvenirs de Waterloo is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Souvenirs de Waterloo?

Museum-quality prints of Souvenirs de Waterloo are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Souvenirs de Waterloo

Gerard , 1842

Souvenirs de Waterloo is a print by the Romanticist artist Gerard. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

The artist added tiny details like a dog and a few scattered figures to make the hill feel alive.

This print shows a huge pyramid-shaped hill with a thin line of people climbing its side. At the base, a few small buildings sit near a wagon, and a few riders and walkers move around. The sky is flat, and the whole scene looks like a sketchy drawing.

The artist added tiny details like a dog and a few scattered figures to make the hill feel alive. This print was made in 1842 as a memory of a famous battle.

Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.

Overview

Souvenirs de Waterloo is an 1842 album by Gérard comprising twelve black-and-white prints, a colored map, and handwritten notes, bound in a dark green hardcover with gold accents.

Subject & Meaning

The prints depict the Waterloo landscape, including a pyramid-shaped hill with figures and buildings at its base, evoking a sense of activity and life through subtle details.

Technique & Style

The prints are characterized by a sketchy, drawn quality, with delicate renderings of people, animals, and terrain, accompanied by captions and notes.

History & Provenance

Created in 1842, the album serves as a commemorative record of the Battle of Waterloo, with the colored map, though torn and partially missing, adding to the historical significance.