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Battle scene during the Napoleonic wars

Norie , 1850

Battle scene during the Napoleonic wars, by Norie, watercolor, 1850
Battle scene during the Napoleonic wars, by Norie, watercolor, 1850

Battle scene during the Napoleonic wars is a watercolor work on paper by Norie. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

A watercolour painting captures a moment of intense turmoil during the Napoleonic wars, conveying the chaos and urgency of a battlefield scene.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a battlefield with soldiers in the distance, a galloping horse with a clinging rider, and a fallen soldier nearby, while two figures observe from under a tree.

Technique & Style

Loose, rapid brushstrokes and a soft, hazy light evoke the frenzy and chaos of the battle, imbuing the scene with a sense of urgency and immediacy.

Artist & collection

Artist

Norie

British artists in the late 19th century loved putting dramatic battles on paper, and Norie was right there with them.

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Who painted Battle scene during the Napoleonic wars?

Battle scene during the Napoleonic wars was painted by Norie in 1850.

Where can I see Battle scene during the Napoleonic wars?

Battle scene during the Napoleonic wars is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Can I buy a print of Battle scene during the Napoleonic wars?

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