Cambronne at Waterloo (Furnishing Fabric) 1820 - 1825

"Cambronne at Waterloo (Furnishing Fabric)" is a textile design created by Hartmann et Fils between 1820 and 1825, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. Depicting the Battle of Waterloo, the fabric features a detailed scene of the French army in a chaotic, dramatic moment of the war. The scene is depicted in a stylized and decorative manner, which was a common feature of textile designs of the era. This artwork exemplifies the use of historical events as inspiration for decorative arts in the 19th century, and the appeal of military imagery in popular culture.