WATERLOO INTEREST: 'The Field of Battle, Waterloo, as it appeared, July 24th, 1815'

WATERLOO INTEREST: 'The Field of Battle, Waterloo, as it appeared, July 24th, 1815', A panoramic view showing the battlefield, looking towards La Belle Alliance (2) and Hougoumont (3) from the east, etching and aquatint, 14cm x 60cm; This view, taken just over a month after the battle, shows the uneven nature of the ground, which allowed for Wellington to shield his infantry from French artillery fire. The site was a draw for tourists almost immediately after the battle. An example of this print is in the Royal Collection, probably acquired by King George IV when Prince Regent