kc
31-07-2007, 16:23
Here's a very nice recent piece by artist Chris Collingwood. Going back to 1815 for the story of this print. Chris spends a great deal of time on the fine details of uniforms, colours and weaponry in his paintings, and it shows in the quality of pieces such as this one.
http://www.directart.co.uk/mall/images/dhm1253.jpg
The Defence of La Haye-Sainte, 18th June 1815 by Chris Collingwood.
http://www.directart.co.uk/mall/more.php?ProdID=12034
The garrison under the command of Major G Baring consisted of the 2nd Light Battalion of the 2nd Brigade Kings German Legion and reinforced by two Nassau companies. Here Major Baring is seen leading his Legion against Quiots Brigade (54th and 55th of the line)
http://www.directart.co.uk/mall/images/dhm1253.jpg
The Defence of La Haye-Sainte, 18th June 1815 by Chris Collingwood.
http://www.directart.co.uk/mall/more.php?ProdID=12034
The garrison under the command of Major G Baring consisted of the 2nd Light Battalion of the 2nd Brigade Kings German Legion and reinforced by two Nassau companies. Here Major Baring is seen leading his Legion against Quiots Brigade (54th and 55th of the line)