Description
This painting represents Britain’s four Chiefs of Staff during the Anglo-Boer War. Lord Wolseley, head of the British Army, appears at the top, with Lord Roberts below left, Lord Kitchener to the right, and Lord Beresford of the British Navy below. The composition brings together four prominent British military figures associated with the conflict and measures approximately 23.5 inches in width by 27.5 inches in length.
Product Details
- Title: British Leaders of the Anglo-Boer War
- Type: Painting
- Subject: Britain’s four Chiefs of Staff during the Anglo-Boer War
- Featured Figures: Lord Wolseley, Lord Roberts, Lord Kitchener, and Lord Beresford
- Lord Wolseley: Head of the British Army; positioned at the top
- Lord Roberts: Positioned below left; succeeded Buller to lead the war against the Boers with his fabled March to Pretoria
- Lord Kitchener: Positioned on the right; succeeded Lord Roberts and orchestrated the last year and a half of the most bitter part of the war
- Lord Beresford: Positioned below; represented the British Navy, which supplied the Army with naval guns to counter the Boer Long Toms
- Dimensions: Approximately 23.5 inches wide x 27.5 inches long
Its historical subject matter makes it well suited for a study, library, or collection focused on British or military history.
Specifications
Category
Decorative Arts
Gender
Unisex