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Cranston Fine Arts  Military Art and Artists Featured Classic Military Artists  William Barnes Wollen |
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William Barnes Wollen in his studio, 1902. He is working on the painting of the Imperial Light Horse at Elandslaagte
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Canadian Scout of the Veldt after William Barnes Wollen No text for this item |
The Royal Horse Artillery Drive at the Searchlight Tattoo by William Barnes Wollen. (PC) No text for this item |
The Coldstream Guards at Landrecies, August, 1914 by William Barnes Wollen During the great retreat from Mons the sorely-tried Second Division of the British Army, after fighting for several consecutive days halted for the night exhausted. They were then suddenly attacked by fresh German hordes, but our brave fellows - Grenadiers Coldstream, and Irish Guards - were still able to turn and with bayonets, drive the enemy through the shell-torn streets of the little town. |
The Charge of the 10th Hussars at Beneventi by William Barnes Wollen December 29, 1808, during the Corunna Campaign of the Peninsular War. As part of the British rear guard under Sir John Moore, the 10th Hussars charge into the French forces at Benevento in southern Italy, disrupting their positions and helping to cover the British retreat. |
Quatre Bras (Black Watch at Bay) by William Barnes Wollen. At the height of the Battle of Quatre Bras, 16th June 1815, the French Cavalry almost broke through Wellingtons positions. One Regiment of the 69th was decimated and lost its colour as it tried to form square. Another of the Black Watch received a terrible mauling by General Pires Lancers, as it formed square (depicted here) Reproduced by permission of the trustees of the Black Watch. |
Last Stand at Gundamuck by William Barnes Wollen. Last stand of the 44th (Essex Regiment) after their retreat from Kabul. This painting depicts an incident during the retreat from Kabul in the first Afghan War of 1839-1842, when the remnants of the 44th (East Essex) Regiment made a last stand at Gundamuck and were overwhelmed by Afghan tribesmen. In an attempt to save the Regimental Colour, Lieutenant T A Souter wrapped the flag around him. Seeing the ornately decorated cloth the Afghans believed him to be a high official and spared his life for ransom. |
The 1st Buckinghamshire Battalion at Pozieres, 23rd July 1916 by William Barnes Wollen. No text for this item |
Battle of Albuhera by William Barnes Wollen. Shows the Buffs resolute defense of the colours. By incredible heroism, the colours remained intact but only 85 out of the 728 Buffs survived the battle (16th May 1811) |
Battle of Lexington by William Barnes Wollen. The first fight for independence of the American Revolution. The Battle of Lexington, known as Lexington Common, is where the opening shots of the American Revolution of 1775 took place. The Common had been purchased by subscription of some of the towns leading citizens in 1711. The engagement took place oon April 19th 1775. Lt Col Francis Smith wiith 700 men under his command was given secret orders to capture and destroy military supplies that were reportedly stored by the Massachusetts militia at Concord. But Patriot colonials had received word weeks before the expedition that their supplies might be at risk, and had moved the supplies to other stores. They were also given word that the British were on their way and a rapid deployment of the militia was undertaken. The first shots were fired just as the sun was rising at Lexington. The Minutemen were outnumbered and withdrew, as the British proceeded on to Concord. At the North Bridge in Concord they were meet by a force of several hundred militiamen who defeated the British three companies of the Kings troops, who withdrew More Minutemen arrived soon thereafter and inflicted heavy damage on the regulars as they marched back towards Boston. Upon returning to Lexington, Smiths expedition was rescued by reinforcements. The whole British force of some 1700 men withdrew back to Boston. |
Charge of the 21st Lancers at Omdurman by William Barnes Wollen. No text for this item |
Here They Come by William Barnes Wollen. Coldstream Guards, France 1914. |
On Sentry by William Barnes Wollen. A Coldstream Guardsman on sentry as a troop of Life Guards go by. |
Colin Campbell at the Siege of San Sebastian in 1813 by William Barnes Wollen Lieutenant Colin Campbell of the 9th Regiment leading the forlorn hope during the Siege of San Sebastian. He was wounded twice during the assault, however this did not halt his military career as he would go on to command the 98th Regiment of Foot during the First Opium War, the Highland Brigade at the Battle of Alma and the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders at the battle of Balaclava, among others. |
Norman Ramsay at Fuentes Onoro (5th May 1811) by William Barnes Wollen (PC) While temporarily under the command of Lieutenant Norman Ramsay two guns of bulls troop of the Royal Horse Artillery were surrounded by French cavalry and cut off from the main force. With the guns limbered up and swords drawn, they charged through the surprised enemy horsemen thereby saving themselves from being captured. They returned to Wellingtons lines with the help of the 1st Royal Dragoons and 14th Light Dragoons. |
Holding the Railway - Infantry on Manoeuvres by William Barnes Wollen British soldiers conducting training somewhere in the British countryside, seen with their iconic Mk.1 Brodie Helmets and Lee Enfield rifles. |
The Queen's Birthday Parade at Whitehall by William Barnes Wollen. On this occasion the colours are 'trooped' with great ceremony. The 'Escort for the Colour', of the Grenadier Guards, is 'presenting arms' before receiving it. |
The Battle of Evesham, August 4th 1265 by William Barnes Wollen. No text for this item |
28th Gloucester Regiment at Waterloo by William Barnes Wollen. Under the command of James Kempt and as part of the 8th Brigade (consisting of the 1/28th Reg 1/32nd Reg 79th Reg and the 1/95th regiment) the 28th Gloucester Regiment fought at Quatre Bras and at Waterloo. The regiment distinguished itself during the battle and were mentioned in the dispatches of the Duke of Wellington. The 28th Regiment continued to wear the old style stovepipe shako, distinguishing them from most British regiments that had adopted the new Belgic shako. In this painting the 28th Gloucester are seen repulsing the French Cuirassiers while in a square. During the Battle of Alexandria some 14 years earlier, the 28th Gloucester Regiment were given the unique honour of wearing a badge on both the front and rear of their head dress. From 1751 to 1782 they were the 28th Regiment of Foot, and merged with the 61st (South Gloucestershire) regiment to form the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1881. |
Fuentes Onoro, May 5th 1811 (Ramsays Battery of Horse Artillery) by William Barnes Wollen. No text for this item |
Defeat of the Prussian Guard at Ypres, 1914, by the 2nd Battalion Ox and Bucks (52nd) by William Barnes Wollen. Depicting the Ox and Bucks during close quarter combat amongst the forest area around Ypres. 1914. |
The Charge of the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons at Tournay by William Barnes Wollen. No text for this item |
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