Monument voor de Pruisen 1842

"Monument voor de Pruisen" is an 1842 lithograph by H. Gérard depicting a monument dedicated to the Prussians at Plancenoit, a village in Belgium where a pivotal battle of the Napoleonic Wars took place. This piece highlights the lasting impact of the Napoleonic Wars and the importance of historical memory through the construction of monuments. The artwork showcases a central obelisk monument with a detailed landscape around it, giving viewers a sense of the site's geography and importance. The figures in the background, likely Prussian soldiers, further emphasize the subject of the monument.