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.

Artwork

Battle scene during the Napoleonic wars

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.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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