Guards at a Review in Windsor Park
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows four soldiers in red jackets with white stripes, standing back-to-back. Their black helmets and dark pants make the red stand out. Each holds a rifle or a sword, and the background looks like a foggy field with a few faint shapes in the distance. The soldiers’ uniforms are detailed, especially the way the fabric folds and the buttons line up. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes, which makes the scene feel fast and rough. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this sketch in person.
