Arrived today. A bit of light reading.
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Lots of Fort Henry Guards ! (1)
Wonderful Warwickshires at the NAM
If you go down to the museum today….
The National Army Museum in Chelsea has a very fine art collection of its own, but their current exhibition draws gems from other sources to paint a compelling picture of the British Army in the 19th century. A particular highlight for anyone who enjoys the elegance of a bell-topped shako is ‘The 6th (1st Royal Warwickshires) Regiment of Foot on exercise while stationed at Portsmouth, 1843’ by Daniel Cunliffe.
I’d only recently been made aware of this painting on a ITSC Zoom call, so it was a delight to turn a corner and be greeted by it in the flesh. The level of detail and observation are superb, and a toy solider painters dream.
Hope you enjoy the photos!
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edenjonathan
4 days ago
I appreciate the comments everyone has made on the realism. I'll admit what stood out to me was the expressions on the men's faces - no determination (except with that wonderful hornplayer), but rather bemusement, quixotic thoughtfulness, completely at odds with the task at hand. I love it!
Britains conversions Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1891
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Jonathan
5 days ago
Excellent work on the soldiers accouterments. Were these extra bits made with putty?
They are great looking figures.
These are my latest Britains conversions after a Simkin print of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1891.Hope you enjoy the
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Paul Watson
4 days ago
@Timothy Just found the Warwickshire's photocopy - thought I'd have a quick play in honour of these guys:
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Had this a while. I hoped it would blow me away but, after a couple of chapters, I folded 😜 Still really cut up about it 🙄