Design for a military monument celebrating British victory after the Battle of Waterloo
1815
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1815
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a tall, fancy monument shaped like an ancient temple. It has columns, statues, and flags on top. The base has soldiers and horses carved into it. The sky is painted light blue with clouds, and the ground looks like a park with a fence. The artist drew this to celebrate a big British win in battle. The monument’s design mixes old styles with modern ideas. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this drawing in person.
