Who painted Brass 24-pounder gun?

Brass 24-pounder gun was painted by Montagu Frederick O'Reilly in 1853.

Where can I see Brass 24-pounder gun?

Brass 24-pounder gun is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Brass 24-pounder gun?

Brass 24-pounder gun is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Brass 24-pounder gun

Montagu Frederick O'Reilly , 1853

Brass 24-pounder gun is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Montagu Frederick O'Reilly. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour painting depicts a brass 24-pounder naval gun.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour painting depicts a brass 24-pounder naval gun. Created by Commander Montagu Frederick O'Reilly, it showcases the artist's attention to detail and realistic style.

Subject & Meaning

The gun is shown lying on the ground, likely having been salvaged from the Turkish flagship Naganiah after its destruction at the Battle of Sinope in 1853. The surrounding landscape features a body of water and distant mountains.

Technique & Style

The watercolour medium lends a soft quality to the painting, while maintaining a realistic representation of the gun and its environment. The artist's use of this technique effectively captures the scene.

History & Provenance

O'Reilly created the painting while stationed on HMS Retribution in Sinope Bay in December 1853. It was later included in his 1856 publication 'A Series of Twelve Views in the Black Sea and the Bosphorus' and was sold at Phillips in September 1981.

Artist & collection

Artist

Montagu Frederick O'Reilly

This lieutenant in a British artillery regiment spent his free hours with a paintbox instead of a deck of cards.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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