Home > Animals > Farm > Horses > Paint Horse
The Batte of the Alma - painted by Horace Vernet, 1856. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
The Batte of the Alma - painted by Horace Vernet, 1856. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
The Batte of the Alma - painted by Horace Vernet, 1856. Crimean War scene:..a Zouave and a Highlander, both wounded, and trudging away from the fight, evidently savage that they are disabled. The Zouave wildly waving a [sword, ] trophy of his prowess...Nearly all the central figures are portraits. The battle is seen from afar; although the ball whizzing past within a few paces of the Prince [an admirable likeness] is meant to indicate that the assembled officers are actually under fire....Then there are General Thomas, wounded, and sustained by his Aide-de-Camp; Colonel Desuarets, first Aide-de-Camp to the Prince; the Duke d'Abrantes...The poor fellow bathing his horse's leg is one of the choicer specimens of Vernet's skill...In the central distance...is a group of wounded Russians, most happily introduced; and, in the low ground, the river Alma is seen winding along'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36320534
© /Heritage Images
Alma Ammunition Battle Of The Alma Bonaparte Napoleon Joseph Charles Paul Bonaparte Prince Napoleon Cannonball Canrobert Francois Certain Canrobert Francois Certain De Canrobert Francois Marcellin Certain De Cavalry Cavalry Officer Cavalryman Cavalrymen Certain Canrobert Francois Crimean War Dramatic Edmond Morin Edmund Morin Edward Morin Emile Jean Horace Vernet Emile John Horace Vernet Explosion Explosions Francois Certain Canrobert Francois Certain De Canrobert Francois Marcellin Certain De Canrobert General Canrobert Gordon Highlanders Henry Duff Linton Henry Linton Highlander Highlanders Horace Vernet Horseman Horsemen Infantry Jerome Napoleon Jerome Napoleon Prince Linton Henry Linton Henry Duff Marshal Canrobert Morin Edmond Morin Edmund Munitions Napoleon Jerome Napoleon Joseph Charles Paul Bonaparte Napoleon Prince Officers Pictures Prince Jerome Napoleon Prince Napoleon Prince Napoleon Bonaparte Regiment Riders River Alma Vernet Emile Jean Horace Vernet Emile John Horace Vernet Horace Zouave Zouaves Battlefield
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Farm
> Horses
> Paint Horse
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cats (Domestic)
> Russian White
> Arts
> Artists
> B
> Thomas Ball
> Arts
> Artists
> H
> Thomas Henry
> Arts
> Artists
> M
> Edmond Morin
> Arts
> Artists
> M
> Jean Morin
> Arts
> Artists
> M
> John Marshal
> Arts
> Artists
> S
> Edward Savage
> Arts
> Artists
> V
> Emile Jean Horace Vernet
> Arts
> Artists
> V
> Horace Vernet
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Battle of the Alma," painted by Horace Vernet in 1856, captures the intensity and chaos of the Crimean War in this stunning and intricately detailed oil on canvas masterpiece. The scene unfolds from a distance, with the Alma River winding through the low ground in the central distance. The heart of the painting focuses on a group of soldiers, both British and Russian, each bearing the scars of battle. Among them, a Zouave and a Highlander are depicted, both wounded and trudging away from the fight. The Zouave, with his wildly waving sword, is a testament to his prowess on the battlefield, despite his injury. Nearby, officers, including an admirable likeness of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, are shown under direct fire, with a ball whizzing past within a few paces of the Prince. The painting is rich in detail and character, with numerous portraits of key figures. Among them, General Thomas, wounded and sustained by his Aide-de-Camp, Colonel Desuarets, first Aide-de-Camp to the Prince, and the Duke d'Abrantes, are all depicted in the midst of the battle. A poignant moment is captured as a soldier attends to his wounded horse, showcasing one of the choicer specimens of Vernet's skill. The presence of wounded Russians adds an authentic and poignant touch to the painting, highlighting the brutal reality of war. Overall, "The Battle of the Alma" is a powerful and evocative work of art that transports the viewer to the heart of the Crimean War, offering a glimpse into the courage, determination, and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in this historic conflict.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
