An antique aquatint engraving by Matthew Dubourg after Rigaud. Published by Edward Orme in 1819 with original hand colouring. On October 7, 1813, the Duke of Wellington led Allied forces across the River Bidassoa from Spain into France, breaking through Marshal Soult’s heavily fortified lines in a surprise dawn attack. This audacious move marked the first invasion of France during the Peninsular War.
Approx 29.5cms by 19cms
