Balaclava

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Battle scene at Balaclava, depicting the return of survivors of the charge of the Light Brigade. Soldiers on horseback and on foot make their way up a hill, towards the viewer, in various states of injury, some still carrying standards. In the foreground, centre, a soldier stands gazing into the distance, an expression of shock on his face, carrying a bloodied sword in his right hand. On the left, mounted survivors and men on foot are gathered together, some of the wounded being helped along. More soldiers make their way up the hill on the right. To the right of the central figure, a mounted soldier rides forward carrying an injured trumpeter in his arms. The distressed horse of the wounded rider next to him is lead forward by a man on foot.

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester

Title

Balaclava

Date

1876

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 103.4 x W 187.5 cm

Accession number

1898.13

Acquisition method

gift from Robert Whitehead, 1898

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Signed blc: 18 ET 76 (mon)/ E.T.

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