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A historical battle scene depicting soldiers on horseback and on foot amidst smoke and chaos. An American flag is visible in the background, and a cannon is positioned on the right. Fallen soldiers lie on the ground. The setting appears rugged and tense.
Battle of New Orleans; 1890; oil on canvas by W. A. C. Pape HNOC, 1959.20
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Battle of New Orleans, Part III

Maps, Artworks, & 3-D Objects

The Battle of New Orleans provided a rich theme for artists, printers, and mapmakers and many of the works they created are on display at the Historic New Orleans Collection’s museum complex, or in the Williams Research Center. This descriptive list, while not all-inclusive, will convey the scope and importance of our cartographic, fine arts, and artifact holdings relating to the battle and the broader conflict.  

A historical battle scene depicting soldiers on horseback and on foot amidst smoke and chaos. An American flag is visible in the background, and a cannon is positioned on the right. Fallen soldiers lie on the ground. The setting appears rugged and tense.

MAPS & PLANS 

Original manuscript and printed maps of the battle 

Plan of the Attack made by Major Gen. Jackson on a Division of the British Army… on 23rd. December 1814 by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816.  

Map shewing the landing of the British Army its several Encampments and Fortifications on the Mississippi and the Works they erected on their Retreat; also the different posts Encampments and Fortifications made by the several Corps of the American Army during the whole Campaign by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816.  

Plan Of The Attack And Defence Of The American Lines below New Orleans, on the 8th January, 1815 by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816.  

Plan of Fort St. Philip At Plaquemines, showing the position of the British Vessels when Bombarding the Fort by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816.  

Map Of Mobile Point & Part Of The Bay, & of Dauphine Island; showing the position of the British Land & Naval Forces by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816.  

A General Map of the Seat of War in Louisiana & West Florida… by Arsène Lacarrière Latour. 1816.  

Sketch of the Position of the British and American Forces during the operations against New Orleans from the 23 Dec.r 1814 to the 8th Jan.y 1815 by anonymous maker. [1815].  

Atlas of the 7th Military District Exhibiting the General Map of the States of Tenessee [sic] Louisiana & Mississipi [sic] Territory with the Fortifictions [sic] Formerly Built, Projected, or Built Since the Beginning of the War… by Barthélémy Lafon. March 31, 1814.  

A Map of the State of Louisiana with Part of the State of Mississippi and Alabama Territory by Maxfield Ludlow (surveyor); by W. Charles (engraver); J. G. Warniche (engraver). Ca. 1820.  

Jackson’s Route to New Orleans at the Battle of N.O. 1814 by Stanley Clisby Arthur (delineator). Undated.  

Copy of a sketch map by Alexander Dickson showing a British battery.  

Plan of plantations in the area of the Battle of New Orleans.  

United States of America. Exhibiting the Seat of War on the Canadian Frontier from 1812–1815 by [Samuel John?] Neele (engraver). London, [1816?].  

Southern Provinces of the United States by [John Thomson]. [London, 1817].  

Sketch of the attack on the lines in advance of New Orleans by [General F. Maunsell (85th Light Infantry, British Army)]. [1835].  

Sketch of the Position of the British and American Forces, during the Operations against New Orleans from 23d. Decr. 1814 to 18th. Jany. 1815 by J. Gold (publisher), 1815. 

Manuscript map of the Battle of New Orleans by anonymous maker. [1815].

ORIGINAL VIEWS & ARTWORKS 

Original paintings and drawings 

Battle of New Orleans by W. A. C. Pape (painter). 1890.  

Battle of New Orleans by Dennis Malone Carter (painter). 1856.  

Laffite the Pirate by Paul Ashbrook (painter). Ca. 1945.  

Dominique You by Paul Ashbrook (painter). Ca. 1945.  

Battle of Lake Borgne by T. L. Hornbrook (painter). Between 1815 and 1850.  

Fort Plaquemine on the River, Mississippi, bombarded by HM Ships Oetna and Volcano by Nelson (delineator). 1815.  

Capture of American Gun Vessels off New Orleans Decr. 1814 by Lt. Wm. Hole, R. N. December 1814.  

Corsair Alligator 16 guns Com Sam Griggs Nle Orleans 1812. by C. Roussel (painter). 1813.  

PRINTED VIEWS & ARTWORKS 

Published pictorial depictions and portraits 

Defeat of the British Army, 12,000 strong, under the Command of Sir Edward Packenham, in the attack of the American Lines defended by 3,600 Militia…January 8th 1815, on Chalmette plain… by [Jean] H[yacin]the Laclotte, (artist); Philibert-Louis Debucourt (etcher). [1817].  

Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815 by William Edward West (delineator); Joseph Yeager (engraver); Y. Saurman (printer); McCarty & Davis (publisher). 1816.  

Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815 by William Edward West (delineator); Joseph Yeager (engraver); Y. Saurman (printer); McCarty & Davis (publisher). 1816.  

Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815 by William Edward West (delineator); Joseph Yeager (engraver); Y. Saurman (printer). 1817.  

Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815 by William Edward West (delineator); Joseph Yeager (engraver); Y. Saurman (printer); McCarty & Davis (publisher). July 1817.  

Battle of New Orleans by Kurz & Allison (publishers). Ca. 1890. See also MSS 557.9.162 for a lantern slide based on this print. 

The Battle Of New Orleans by Dennis Malone Carter (painter); Thomas Phillibrown (engraver); Martin, Johnson & Co. (publisher). Ca. 1860.  

Battle of New Orleans by John Landis (artist, publisher). 1840.  

British Troops storming the Redoubt on the right of the American Lines. Ca. 1820.  

The Death of Majors Rennie, Henry, and King [officers of the Fusiliers] by Jacob A. Dallas (delineator); Berlett (engraver). 1858.  

The British Bugler Boy Sounding the Charge by Jacob A. Dallas (delineator); Berlett (engraver). 1858.  

The American Riflemen, After the Battle, Rescuing the Wounded British by Jacob A. Dallas (delineator); Berlett (engraver). 1858.  

Schlacht Bei Neu Orleans am 8 Januar 1812 [Battle of New Orleans on 8 January 1815] by R. O. Eirton (?) (engraver). Between 1815 and 1860.  

Battle of New Orleans by H. R. Robinson (lithographer, publisher). [1800s].  

Battle of New Orleans. Between 1817 and 1860.  

The Battle of New Orleans by William Momberger (draftsman); H. B. Hall (engraver); N. P. Fitzpatrick (publisher). Ca. 1861.  

The Battle of New Orleans Fought Jany. 8th 1815 by Nathaniel Currier (lithographer, publisher). 1842.  

Battle of New-Orleans. January 8th 1815 by Jean Hyacinthe Laclotte (painter); Alfred Hoffy (lithographer); Peter S. Duval (lithographer); Huddy & Duval (publisher). Ca. 1840.  

Dominique You by Dale Nichols (engraver). 1950.  

A Correct View of the Battle near the City of New Orleans… by Francisco Scacki (engraver). Between 1815 and 1818.  

(i) Andrew Jackson (ii) Battle between the American and British … 23rd December 1814 … by Busset & Laclotte (delineator); F. Cardon (engraver). 1816 or 1817.  

Battle of New Orleans by John Andrew (engraver). January 5, 1856.  

Death of General Pakenham by Samuel F. Baker (engraver); William Croome, (delineator). Between 1846 and 1850.  

Death Of Pakenham At The Battle Of New Orleans by Felix Octavius Carr Darley (delineator); W. Ridgway (engraver). Between 1854 and 1860.  

Battle of New Orleans, Death of General Pakenham by Felix Octavius Carr Darley (delineator); A. Bobbett (engraver). Between 1878.  

Battle of New Orleans. Ca. 1855.  

The Battle of New Orleans by Thomas Phillibrown (engraver); Johnson, Fry & Co. (publisher). Ca. 1858.  

Battle of New Orleans… Ca. 1820.  

Battle of New Orleans. Between 1820 and 1880.  

Battle of New Orleans by James S. Baillie (lithographer, publisher). Between 1843 and 1855.  

Battle of New Orlean[s] by Merritt (painter). August 5, 1854.  

Brief Description of the Battle of New Orleans, Fought on the 8th of January 1815, on the Plains of Chalmette below the City of New Orleans… by Charles F. Fisher. Ca. 1852–71.  

Battle of New Orleans by Elliot (engraver). Between 1815 and 1899.  

Général Paskenham’s [sic] Death New Orléans Défence [sic] by Antoine Phelippeaux (Engraver). Between 1815 and 1830.  

American gunboats on Lake Borgne.  

American Gunboat on Lake Borgne Under Attack by Boat from British Fleet.  

The valiant attack & capture of the American Flotilla on Borgne Bay, 14 December 1814 by Thomas L. Hornbrook.  

American Adventure / Lafitte / Pirate Patriot by Dan Heilman (delineator); Lafave Newspaper Feature (publisher). November 6–27, 1949. Four items, dated November 6, 1949; November 13, 1949; November 20, 1949; and November 27, 1949. 

The Battle of New Orleans, Fought January 8, 1815 by J. C. Chapin, (delineator). January 12, 1861.  

Celebration of the Eighth Of January, 1858, Battle of New Orleans by Berlett (engraver); Dallas (artist). January 23, 1858.  

THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS 

Artifacts, weapons, medals, snuffboxes, and other realia 

M1795 Type III Harpers Ferry Musket marked to 1st Regiment, Louisiana Militia. 1813.  

Sword of Lt. Frederick Maunsell, 85th Foot, British Army. by Henry Tatham, swordsmith.  

British Map Powder Horn. Ca. 1815; scrimshaw etching date unknown.  

Surgical instruments of Dr. John Talbott. Ca. 1814. The set includes an instrument case, retractor-tourniquet, a surgical knife, a second surgical knife, a surgical probe, an amputation saw, and a bone-cutting saw. 

British Military General Service medal issued to Samuel Smith, 1st Battalion, 7th Regiment of Foot (Royal Fusiliers), with four clasps: Vittoria, Pyrenees, Orthes, and Toulouse. Ca. 1847.  

British Naval General Service medal with clasp for “Boat Service” (i.e. Battle of Lake Borgne, 14 Dec. 1814), awarded to James Trill of the ship’s company of HMS Trave. Ca. 1847.  

Officer’s button from the British 21st Regiment of Foot, Royal North British Fusiliers. Between 1810 and 1814.  

Other ranks button from the British 21st Regiment of Foot, Royal North British Fusiliers. Between 1810 and 1814.  

Other ranks belt plate from the British 21st Regiment of Foot, Royal North British Fusiliers. Between 1810 and 1814. Brass.  

Grapeshot. Ca. 1815.  

Cannonball from the Battle of New Orleans. Between 1810 and 1815. Iron.  

Presentation sword of Colonel Pierre de La Ronde, 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Militia. Between 1800 and 1805.  

Equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson by Clark Mills (sculptor); Cornelius & Baker (foundry). Pat. May 15, 1855.  

Commemorative Badge: 25th Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, Genl. Andrew Jackson … by J. R. Clark (engraver). 1840.  

Andrew Jackson mourning badge by W. L. Germon (engraver, publisher). [1845?].  

English-made Andrew Jackson souvenir snuffbox. Ca. 1820 

Commemorative medal: (i) Genl. Andrew Jackson (ii) Hero of New Orleans. Between 1815 and 1862.  

Commemorative medal: (i) Genl. Andrew Jackson (ii) Hero of New Orleans.  

Commemorative medal: (i) Major General Andrew Jackson, by W. & H. Co. (minter). 1915.  

Snuffbox, “Treaty of Ghent: December 25th, 1814.” Ca. 1815.  

Snuffbox. New Orleans Defense. Ca. 1815–1820.  

Snuffbox. New Orleans Defense. Ca. 1815–1820. [Artist and engraver unknown, English.]  

Commemorative medal: (i) Old Hickory Took The Responsibility. Between 1845 and 1900.  

“The Glorious Victory of New Orleans” textile print by R. Gray (engraver). Ca. 1815–1820.  

“Descriptive View of the Glorious Battle of New Orleans” textile print. Probably between 1815 and 1820.  

“Battle of New Orleans” Silk Sash. Ca. 1884.  

Commemorative Silk ribbon.  

Commemorative Silk ribbon. 1856 Feb. 9. Complete text: “Jackson Monument Association. Organized 11th, January, 1851.  

Commemorative Silk ribbon. [1856 Feb. 9]. Features text: “Screwmen’s Benevolent Association. Jackson Monument Association.  

Battle of New Orleans One Hundredth Anniversary Pin by Whitehead & Hoag Co. (printer). 1915.  

Battle of New Orleans fraktur. Between 1815 and 1845.  

A framed portrait of a man in a military uniform with gold epaulets and intricate detailing. The name Jackson is written below the image.
Andrew Jackson reverse glass portrait, ca. 1860. HNOC, 2012.0405

ANDREW JACKSON PRINTS & ORIGINAL ARTWORKS 

Portraits, prints, and other depictions 

Portrait of Major General Andrew Jackson by Nathan Wheeler (painter). ca. 1818.  

Portrait of Major General Andrew Jackson by Samuel Lovett Waldo (painter). 1819  

Portrait of Andrew Jackson by Jacques Guillaume Lucien Amans (painter). January 8, 1840 

Portrait of Andrew Jackson by Jean Baptiste Adolphe La Fosse (painter). ca. 1840.  

Portrait of Andrew Jackson attributed to John Wesley Jarvis (painter). 1822.  

“Jaqson” reverse glass painting. ca. 1860.  

Andrew Jackson / Magnanimous in Peace / Victorious in War. Ca. 1829.  

Gen. Jackson Relieving the Wounded After the Battle. Between 1838 and 1860.  

Andrew Jackson by Hubert (delineator); Cephas Grier Childs (lithographer, publisher); Henry Inman (lithographer, publisher).  

Andrew Jackson (New Orleans at 1812) by Carl R. Wooster (engraver). Between 1940 and 1958.  

Andrew Jackson, President Of The United States by James Barton Longacre (delineator, engraver). 1836.  

Gen. Andrew Jackson, The Hero of New Orleans by James S. Baillie (lithographer, publisher). Between 1838 and 1855.  

Gl. Jackson by C. Severin (delineator, lithographer, publisher); Boell & Michelin (printer). 1856.  

Andrew Jackson with the Tennessee forces on the Hickory Grounds [Ala] A.D. 1814 by Breuker & Kessler (lithographer); Smith, William (publisher).  

Andrew Jackson, Général by Jules Lion (delineator, lithographer); Aubert and Junca (Printer). Ca. 1840.  

The President Jackson by J[ules] Lion (delineator); Aubert and Junca (Printer). Between 1835 and 1838.  

Andrew Jackson Général by J[ules] Lion (delineator); Aubert and Junca (Printer). Ca. 1840.  

General Andrew Jackson, The Hero, the Sage, and the Patriot by Nathaniel Currier (lithographer, publisher). Ca. 1845.  

Gen. Andrew Jackson … Inaugural Address, Delivered on being sworn into office, March 4th, 1829 by Benjamin Bailey (engraver). Ca. 1836.  

General Andrew Jackson by John Vanderlyn (painter); Asher Brown Durand (engraver); James R. Burton (printer). June 1828.  

Andrew Jackson by Morris H. Traubel. Ca. 1870.  

Advertising trade card for J. L. Larkin & Co., Buffalo, N.Y…. [with portrait and signature of Andrew Jackson]. Ca. 1895.  

Gingerbread Mold, General Andrew Jackson on Horse. [ca. 1840s].  

Andrew Jackson bandbox. Between 1820 and 1845.  

Andrew Jackson commemorative wallet. Between 1815 and 1850.  

Decorative cast iron Andrew Jackson stove or hearth panel. After 1852.  

Andrew Jackson doll. Mid-twentieth century.  

Andrew Jackson at The Hermitage by an unknown engraver after Ralph E. W. Earle (artist). Ca. 1840.  

Major General Andrew Jackson by Charles F. Fisher (artist); Pessou & Simon (lithographer). 1856.  

Andrew Jackson copper luster pitcher. Ca. 1828.  

Cane with portrait-bust handle. Possibly between 1824 and 1860.  

Andrew Jackson portrait snuff box. Ca. 1820.  

Second Jackson Benevolent Society ribbon. Between 1815 and 1830.  

Part IV. Further Resources