Favourite Military Painting

[ghamilt1]

I think the painting represents a last stand type of scene, so the figure of the Chasseur, along with what I think is HIS broken rifle on the floor, is meant to show the hopelessness of the situation, and the inevitability of the surrender which must surely follow. (not bad eh? All those courses in Art history finally paying off)

 

[billyturnip]

Hi Del,
Firstly great post, the one that always sticks with me is John Everett Millais - The Release Order 1746. Mind Lady Butler has knocked a few good ones out.
cheers
Richie

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Failing that anything by Chimps
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Hey, I think I know that dog and I'm not happy she's been moonlighting posing for someone else.

 

[Joe55]

Don't have an all time favorite and doubt I'll ever have just one! It may surprise my Amigos in Blighty that I have these two in my study.

I really like the Cossacks that Martin shared with us. Where can I get me a print?

Joe

 

[housecarl]

I really like the Cossacks that Martin shared with us. Where can I get me a print?

Joe[/quote]
That fine art dealer Amazon has it Joe.
http://www.amazon.com/Graduation-Fine-Art-Zaporozhian-Cossacks/dp/B0051WPBI8
Carl.

 

[Joe55]

Wow, you're on it Carl! Thanks!!

Joe

 

[DEL]

I Can't show you mine

It's an age thing linked to the drop in temperature...button up the Bertorelli and keep the heat in.

 

[Pilgrim_uk]

So that's what Jackson Pollock looks like.

 

[DEL]

So that's what Jackson Pollock looks like.

Philistine Great to see a new member entering into the spirit of things
Cheers
Derek

 

[Helm]

I really like the Cossacks that Martin shared with us. Where can I get me a print?

Joe

That fine art dealer Amazon has it Joe.
http://www.amazon.com/Graduation-Fine-Art-Zaporozhian-Cossacks/dp/B0051WPBI8
Carl.[/quote]
Hell of a price drop

 

[Colin_Fraser]

BTW - I am taking great offence to Ron's beautiful ladies who appear on a banner on this page (at least as my machine sees it) with the alluring caption "We don't want young men, we want you!" How can they tell from their side of the screen that I am an old fart? See screen shot below.

Colin

 

[ChaosCossack]

Great thread!
I have so many that I like, some of which have already been mentioned. This one, French cavalry attacking the squares at Waterloo is definitely one of my favorites-



As well as these of The Battle of Fontenoy and The Battle of Kollin-





There are so many more that are great paintings and inspirational to modellers.

Colin

 

[Jimmy S]

Royal Scots Fusiliers in Battle during the Crimea and only 4 quid from the Regimental shop.....

http://www.rhf.org.uk/Shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=124

 

[Wings5797]

This is a great thread Del,
I have so many military paintings that I like, my favourite changes every day. Following an evening polishing off copious amounts of 14 year old Rich Oak Glenfiddich I am in a Highland mood this morning, so today its ‘Home’ Return from the Crimea.
This painting is by Scottish artist Sir Joseph Noel Patton. I particularly like the fine detail and lighting.
Cheers,
Keith

 

[Richie]

So that's what Jackson Pollock looks like.

Mmmmm rumbled!..... now in my best John Wayne voice - "Hey Pilgrim"........ welcome aboard.

There is some great stuff shown on here, just wait until the all the national paintings are catalogued. Anyway I've been sitting looking over this post and just realised I have these two pictures on my living room wall. The Senior Service;

HMS Tricomalee and HMS Warrior. (Well worth reading up on)

and if you did not know, I'm very proud to say that both of these magnificent vessels were fully restored here in British West Hartlepool - by us Monkey Hanger's. Just goes to show you what a chimp can do if you give him the right tools
cheers
Richie

 

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

Thanks everybody for appreciate a French painters.
The paint was the defense of Rorkes Drift, strange for a French to paint British scene, but do not forget that in this time there's no photos as for all the people, and paints or the "dioramas" were the only way for a lot of people to have an idea of the event.
The Zulu war was particularly popular in France at this time. Do not forget that the most famous dead in this war, was a French, the son of Napoleon III.
For the painting "last cartridge", yes Ghalmit, it's a last stand scene.
Bazeille as i said is like Camerone for the French Colonial Troops, the "Chasseur" on the right is waiting for the end. De Neuville put him here constrating with the determination of the Colonials on the left. Showing (choosing an Elite line Soldier) also how desperate was the situation;
Also the painter choose an elite line soldier because lines troops were present in Bazeille.
Last thing, if you look, there's only one French soldier shooting.
An to finish another painting from A.De Neuville :

Perhaps people saw the vignette in the last Euro !!
Hope its takes gold !
I 'll send other pictures of others great French military painters as Georges SCOTT :

Regards.
An all my apologise for my "frenglish".
Z.C

 

[Martin Antonenko]

I want to show you another painting that I find deeply touching. It shows the "other side" of the war. Pavel Viktorowtsch Ryshenko, "The Umbrella" ...:

Cheers

 

[Wendy]

Here's mine.

 

[DEL]

Here's mine.

I'm guessing the Frans Hals and not the Fragonard, Wendy 4Cheers
Derek

 

[jimmyoc]

Here`s mine,

 

[Helm]

Nice one Jimmy