This 19th-century oil painting depicts a dramatic military scene. The foreground features three prominent figures, likely officers or military commanders, standing atop a rocky terrain. They are dressed in distinctive uniforms, including one in a red coat and feathered headdress, suggesting a British military context. The figures seem to be observing the chaos unfolding below.
In the distance, large groups of soldiers are positioned in formations, with a visible bridge spanning a river or valley. The soldiers are arranged in battle lines, some possibly engaged in combat or manoeuvring under the haze of smoke. The landscape is dotted with hills, and the sky is overcast, contributing to the sombre, intense atmosphere of the scene. The smoke and chaos of the battle give the painting a sense of action and movement, with the entire composition capturing the scale and tumult of a military confrontation.
The ornate gold frame enhances the historical and dramatic nature of the piece, making it a striking representation of military life and warfare in the 19th century.
Old faded description to the back.
Height 62 cm, width 81 cm, depth 8 cm