Aspern Essling 21/22 May 1809

[Egbert]

Wonderfully researched and well done as always my friend

[CHRIS DODSON]

Thank you to everyone for their kind comments.

They are most appreciated.

Essling Church re-visited.

Michael’s 1809 blog is a mine of information and this together with his observations in the thread have been most useful.



Whilst a lot of Austrian villages layouts seem to have followed Thomas’s research, it appears that the two villages that I am interested in do not.

The plans do show the majority of buildings facing the roads rather than the gable ended versions originally suggested. Nevertheless the types of building styles described by Thomas are informative.

Furthermore, my ‘man in Essling’, a very helpful chap called Harry has sent me some wonderful pictures from his town where he lives, near to the granary.





These buildings, thought to be originals are most instructive.



Harry states , Tiled Roofs would be more in Common, on small Side Buildings there may be Wooden Shingles. But as i heard from a befriended Historian, the thatch or Reed Roofs are not really there.

Indeed, regarding the Schloss church in 1809 he states that it was a relatively small affair with a wooden tower.

The Chapel was 200 Years ago a bit illegal, it was build on a more private Source from the Town residents.And it was really small with Place for only 80-100 People. The Church or Chapel for Essling was designated to be the one in Eckartsau. Around 16 Miles from Essling.

The Chapel in Essling at this Time has also a wooden Tower, no Stonework.

My version of this edifice, suggested by the picture at the turn of the century I feel is too big.

I was forwarded this wonderful layout of Essling by Mr Crynns which shows a church similar to Michael’s design. I believe this is not Michael’s work as his Schloss is smaller. The gentleman in question is signed as Jäger and I am very impressed with his beautiful work.



I feel, reluctantly, that it is back to the drawing board time!

Chris

[CHRIS DODSON]

Klenau Chevaulegers Regiment No. 5

I have finished the first Austrian cavalry unit for the Aspern project.

These sculpts from Mr Kane are wonderful and paint up very well indeed.

Here they are led by Oberst Raban Freiherr Von Spiegel .





Lots to do.

Chris

[CHRIS DODSON]

Who is in charge around here?

I have been painting up a selection of Austrian Generals and orderly’s for the re fight.

This is a selection as I have more staff on order from Franznap to complete the Corps commanders and adjutants.



My Archduke Charles is from Hagen Miniatures (the genius known as Frank Ziegler) and I have decided to paint him in his red trousers.

The two famous paintings by Johan Peter Kraft show him with white trousers and also miraculously swapping them to red in order to lead the assault on Aspern.

Very strange.

Lots to do.

Chris

[Wolfgang]

Tolle Figuren und wunderbare Bemalung, Chris! Das wird wieder ein Meisterwerk von dir sowie ein Stück Geschichte!
Ich liebe es jetzt schon!

[Salaberry]

Very nice buildup, Chris, I love what you did with the HQ staff.
Will follow more closely.

Sala

p.s. Love the buildings.

[CHRIS DODSON]

Difficult decisions are the privilege of rank Herr General.

I have been painting up more officers and staff.

A peculiar aspect seems to be the similarity in uniforms regardless of rank.

These fellows are from Franznap , Art Miniturian, Piano, Mr Kane and a US Italieri General conversion.





Lots to do.

Best wishes,

Chris

[CHRIS DODSON]

Infantry Regiment No. 42 Erbach

This regiment consisted of two battalions as the third was stationed in Bohemia, and together with Infantry regiment 35, made Division Nostitz, part of Bellegarde’s 1st Corps. ( Taken from Gill).

The figures are primarily Hat with Mr Kane’s lovely figures interspersed.

Here they are led by the dashing Oberst von Brixen.





Lots to do.

Chris

[CARNUNTUM]

Hello Chris
Welldone , Great Work ! I had tell You that this is my Hometown , Essling . (born in 1953) , I live here as a Child in the 1961.....The Pictures You send , the Yellow and White Building -Children Stuff on the Gras , was the Home of a good Friend , we go to School together ! We Play a lot in the Front of the White House !!!! Great to see this Pictures !!!!
In 1977 I had moved to Germany . I still have a House with Garden in Essling !!
I hope You can understand my englisch . My Girlfriend is from the USA ,but not here at the moment , so She can`t help me .
Waiting for more Pictures of Your DIORAMA !

Greetings from Kassel
CARNUNTUM






















work !

[CARNUNTUM]

Forget to ask , who is Your man in Essling ?!

CARNUNTUM