Uprising of the Tyrolese in 1809. This striking plate is from the painting by the famous German artist, Defregger, who was born in the Tyrol, and paints with enthusiasm the sturdy figures of his countrymen. Napoleon in his wars tried to make the Tyrolese peasants change their allegiance from Austria to Bavaria. They refused and, though finally overwhelmed, defeated army after army that was sent against them. We see them receiving with grim revolve the news of the coming of another force.

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Size: 5250px × 3553px
Photo credit: © Ivy Close Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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