Flight of Bonaparte from the Battle of Krasnoi, 19th Century, Watercolour

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An original early 19th-century watercolour painting, J.C., The Flight of Bonaparte from the Battle of Krasnoi, Russia.This precisely painted watercolour … Read more An original early 19th-century watercolour painting, J.C., The Flight of Bonaparte from the Battle of Krasnoi, Russia.This precisely painted watercolour is after a subject by Thomas Sutherland (1785–1838) illustrating Napoleon in Russia, The Flight of Bonaparte from the Battle of Krasnoi, 1815. In this painting the composition is slightly altered to show the Moscow skyline in the background.This picture derives from a collection of works owned by the Burton family of Clifden House, near Corofin, Co Clare, Ireland. The most notable member of the family was Sir Frederic William Burton RHA (1816–1900), the eminent Pre-Raphaelite painter, to whom there is a watercolour attributed in the collection (see stock code JS-837).All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and in some cases an accompanying text or artist biography. Signed: Initialled lower right. Height: 13cm (5.1″) Width: 16.2cm (6.4″) Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less