The Battle of New Orleans, 1815 by Laclotte: War of 1812, General Andrew Jackson

Immerse yourself in the historic moment of the Battle of New Orleans with this meticulously detailed aquatint by Jean-Hyacinthe Laclotte, first published in 1817. This piece is heralded as "[T]he most historically accurate and best executed of all prints [of the Battle of New Orleans,] regardless of media..." by W.C. Cook. It captures the final clash of the War of 1812, a decisive encounter where American forces, led by Major General Andrew Jackson, triumphantly repelled the British troops.

We offer an exceptionally high-quality fine art print of this remarkable aquatint, restored and prepared by The Unique Maps Co. Our prints are crafted on archival matte paper, ensuring they maintain their brilliance for generations. This artwork can be personalised to make it truly unique and special for any collector.

Jean-Hyacinthe Laclotte was a French painter, architect, and dedicated topographical engineer who played an active role in the First Louisiana Militia. His firsthand experience on the battlefield allowed him to capture the intense drama and strategic brilliance of the American defenses at Chalmette Plantation. His depiction of Major General Andrew Jackson, steadfast amongst the defenses, alongside the retreating figure of British commander Sir Edward Pakenham, exemplifies the skill and poignancy of his work.

"[L]aclotte's depiction as reliable and such authority has made it the most frequently copied view of the battle," notes Cook. The engraving features both French and English titles, stylishly separated by an American Eagle and the inscription "To the United States' Glory." The ambitious and expansive panorama provides a bird's-eye view of the skirmish at the Mississippi's east bank during its peak intensity. The robust American artillery, the charging British troops armed with ladders, and even a spirited sword duel are meticulously illustrated.

This stunning print would make an extraordinary gift for history buffs and art enthusiasts alike. Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, or any occasion where a touch of historical grandeur is appreciated. Give the gift of history, heroism, and artistic excellence.

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You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.

The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this art print.

I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.

This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.

My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.

I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.

Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.

Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.

All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.

Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.

If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.

For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.

Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.

If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.

I print and frame maps in 22 countries around the world. This means your map will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and reduces the chance of your map being damaged during delivery. There won't be any extra taxes or duties to pay, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.

All of my maps are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.

I try to send out all maps within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks or mugs) can take longer to make.

If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).

We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.

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