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The 6th Dragoon Guards at Chobham Camp, 14 June-25 August 1853 (oil on panel)
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The 6th Dragoon Guards at Chobham Camp, 14 June-25 August 1853 (oil on panel)
5925353 The 6th Dragoon Guards at Chobham Camp, 14 June-25 August 1853
(oil on panel) by Alken, Samuel Henry (Henry Jnr.) (1810-94) (attributed to); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The 6th Dragoon Guards at Chobham Camp, 14 June-25 August 1853.
Oil on panel attributed to Samuel Henry Alken.
In 1853 Chobham Camp was the scene of the first large-scale manoeuvres in Britain since the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). Unease at Russias ambitions in the Balkans and eastern Mediterranean prompted an increase in British military activity. These preparations proved invaluable in the Crimean War (1854-1856).
From 14 June to 25 August 8, 000 men, 1, 500 horses and 24 guns mustered on the heathland in Surrey for drill, field operations and parades, under the command of Lieutenant-General John Colbourne. It attracted large crowds of spectators, including royalty and foreign dignitaries, and was recorded in numerous paintings and prints.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22568170
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The 6th Dragoon Guards at Chobham Camp, 14 June-25 August 1853" is a captivating oil painting attributed to Samuel Henry Alken. This historic artwork, housed in the National Army Museum in London, depicts a significant moment in British military history. During this period, Chobham Camp became the focal point of large-scale manoeuvres in Britain for the first time since the Napoleonic Wars. The tensions arising from Russia's ambitions in the Balkans and eastern Mediterranean prompted increased military activity by the British. These preparations proved crucial during the subsequent Crimean War. From June 14th to August 25th, an impressive gathering of 8,000 men, accompanied by 1,500 horses and 24 guns assembled on Surrey's heathland for drills, field operations, and parades under Lieutenant-General John Colbourne's command. The camp attracted immense attention from both domestic and international spectators including royalty and foreign dignitaries. Alken's painting captures this scene with remarkable detail and skill. It showcases rows of uniformed dragoons mounted on their horses against a backdrop of sprawling tents and bustling activity. The artist expertly conveys both the scale of this military operation as well as its significance within contemporary society. This valuable historical document serves as a testament to Britain's readiness for conflict during a turbulent era. Its presence among numerous other paintings and prints depicting these events highlights its enduring importance within our collective memory.
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