Pieneman - General Sir George Cooke
Apsley House, London. General Sir George Cooke (1768-1837) sketched by Jan Willem PIENEMAN in 1821 (WM 1478-1948). In 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo, Major-General Cooke commanded 1st Division (Foot Guards), who successfully defended the Chateau of Hougoumont theroughout the day. He lost his right arm during the battle
Picture No
10691965
Media ID
45237976
Size
3855px x 5000px
(15.8MB)
Credit
Historic England / Mary Evans
Source
Historic England Collection
Date
1821
Pick your License
1821 Apsley Commanded Cooke Defended Hougoumont Pieneman Sketched Successfully Waterloo
Features In These Collections
> Contributors > EHR
