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Two soldiers firing downwards over sandbags, inscribed
5924656 Two soldiers firing downwards over sandbags, inscribed A to face so as to get full profileA, 1879 (pencil) by Butler, Lady (Elizabeth Southerden Thompson) (1846-1933); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Two soldiers firing downwards over sandbags, inscribed A to face so as to get full profileA, 1879.
Pencil sketch by Lady Elizabeth Butler (1846-1933), 1879.
This is one of Lady ButlerAs sketches for her oil painting A The Defence of RorkeAs DriftA (in the Royal Collection). Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th (The 2nd Warwickshire) Regiment who had fought at RorkeAs Drift in January 1879 were made to pose for the artist on their return to England, as she had been commanded to paint the action by Queen Victoria. Lady Butler was thus able to get eye-witness accounts as well as to sketch the combatants.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22323846
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This print captures a powerful moment in history as two soldiers fire downwards over sandbags. The intensity of the scene is palpable, with the soldiers fully engrossed in their duty to defend. Inscribed "A to face so as to get full profile" this image showcases the meticulous attention to detail and accuracy that Lady Elizabeth Butler brought to her artwork. Created in 1879, this pencil sketch by Lady Butler is one of her preparatory sketches for her renowned oil painting, "The Defence of Rorke's Drift". In this particular piece, she depicts soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 24th (The 2nd Warwickshire) Regiment who had valiantly fought at Rorke's Drift earlier that year. Upon their return to England, they posed for Lady Butler as she was commissioned by Queen Victoria herself to paint the action. Lady Butler's unique position allowed her not only access to eye-witness accounts but also enabled her to sketch these brave combatants firsthand. This extraordinary opportunity granted authenticity and depth to her final masterpiece. Housed at the National Army Museum in London, this print serves as a testament not only to Lady Elizabeth Butler's incredible talent but also honors those courageous men who risked their lives defending their country. It stands as a reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals throughout history and immortalizes an important chapter in military valor.
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