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Battles of the British Army, 1850 to 1880, by Stephen Arthurs, Canada.
Isandhlwana:
The Washing of the Spears, 22nd January, 1879. Mixed medium, water colour and acrylic on paper. One of the greatest disasters ever to afflict British arms. In this unique interpretation the last moments of the battle are seen from above as the Zulu warriors complete the destruction of the broken British squares.
Balaklava:
The Charge of the Light Brigade, October 25th, 1854. Mixed medium, water colour and acrylic on paper. Viewed from above, the painting shows the depleted ranks of the lancers and hussars breaching the Russian line of cannons.
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Napoleonic Battles: by Jimi McDonough
The Crossing of the Berezina, 27th 28th November, 1812:Acrylic on Card, 18 7/8 x 23 3/4 inches, matted and framed under glass in walnut and decorative gilt inner border. The bravery and desperation of this unparalleled military disaster is captured in vivid and graphic detail by Jimi McDonough.
Eylau: Murats Grand Charge:
Acrylic on heavy card. The bitter winter scene is vividly portrayed as the sweeping lines of French cavalry, Murat at their head, sweep aside the Russian remnants and bear down upon the deep defences in driving snow. Detail picture-1 | Detail picture-2 | Detail picture-3
Borodino:
The final French attack on the Grand Redoubt. The carnage of this bloody conflict is revealed as chevau legers lanciers repulse red coated Cossacks, and cuirassiers support the waves of French infantry once again as they finally breach the stout Russian defence. Detail picture-1
Waterloo:
The Last Stand of The Old Guard, about 9.30 p.m., June 18th, 1815. Acrylic on card. Jimi McDonoughs unique view of this final drama, the square of the Old Guard standing as a rock as retreat, confusion and death swirl about them. Detail picture-1 | Detail picture-2 | Detail picture-3
Waterloo:
La Haye Sainte, about 6 p.m., June 18th, 1815. Acrylic on card, 19 x 24 inches, matted and framed under glass in walnut and decorative gilt inner border. The farmhouse fortress finally fell to the French just after 6.00 p.m. This French success marked the one time during the day when combined arms of infantry, cavalry and artillery were used to proper use on the battlefield. Detail picture-1 | Detail picture-2 | Detail picture 3
Note: the garrison, 360 soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, Kings German Legion, reinforced very late in the day by a few soldiers from the Rifle Brigade (seen in their distinctive green uniforms) had finally run out of ammunition. The farm itself was 200 yards from the centre of the British line and both sides early recognized the significance of the position. The fall of La Haye Sainte potentially opened the road to Brussels. Ney, who commanded this section of the battlefield throughout the day, at last combined infantry, cavalry and artillery to overcome the defenders.
Waterloo: the charge of the Union Brigade and Scots Greys. Acrylic on card. The Union Brigade pierced the line of French artillery, killing and disabling men and horses in the centre of the painting. Milhauds cuirassiers and Jacquinots lancers counter attack from left and right and Guard Chasseurs a Pied and French infantry begin to reform the French line. Sergeant Ewart is ordered to take the captured French colours to the rear. Detail picture-1 | Detail picture-2 | Detail picture-3
