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Advanced guard & Baggage of the Royal artillery landi[ng] a[t] Alexandria en route for India

T. B. S.

1857

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism orientalism Realism Early 19th Century

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Advanced guard & Baggage of the Royal artillery landi[ng] a[t] Alexandria en route for India is a 1857 watercolor by T. B. S., a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: T. B. S.
When & what style?: 1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows soldiers in messy, loose brushstrokes, moving quickly across a rough landscape. Some kneel or carry gear, while others stand with rifles or flags. The background has faint ships and a smoky sky, but the focus is on the soldiers’ hurried steps. Clothes are dark and worn, with a few bright red hats standing out. The painting feels rough and fast, like it was done on the spot. The artist didn’t smooth out the details—it looks more like notes than a finished work. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more sketches like this.