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Charge of the 1st Life Guards at Genape
Charge of the 1st Life Guards at Genape, 1815.Watercolour by Richard Simkin, 1890 (c).Charge of the 1st Life Guards at Genape June 17 1815.Associated with the Battle of Quatre Bras, Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo (1815). Watercolour Date: 1815
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1788 1815 1837 Bras Charge Guards Napoleonic Quatre Regiment Simkin Wars Waterloo
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.5cm (12" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning watercolour painting, titled "Charge of the 1st Life Guards at Genape," captures a pivotal moment during the Battle of Quatre Bras in the Napoleonic Wars on June 17, 1815. The 1st Life Guards, a British cavalry regiment founded in 1788, played a crucial role in this battle, which took place before the larger Battle of Waterloo. The painting, created by the talented British artist Richard Simkin in 1890, portrays the 1st Life Guards in full charge against the French forces. The regiment, dressed in their iconic red coats and bearskins, can be seen charging forward with determination and courage. The horses, too, are depicted with great detail and energy, their hooves kicking up clouds of dust as they gallop towards the enemy. The scene takes place at Genape, a small village located in present-day Belgium. The painting captures the chaos and intensity of the battlefield, with smoke rising from the guns and the sound of clashing steel filling the air. The 1st Life Guards, led by their commanding officer, are shown breaking through the French lines, demonstrating the bravery and skill of the British cavalry. This watercolour painting is an important historical record of the Battle of Quatre Bras and the role of the 1st Life Guards in the Napoleonic Wars. The regiment, which was disbanded in 1837, played a significant role in many battles during this period and is still celebrated for its valor and military prowess. The painting, with its intricate details and vivid colors, offers a glimpse into the past and the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought in this historic conflict.
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