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Denis Dighton (1792-1827)

A Skirmish between the 14th Light Dragoons and the French 5th Chasseurs à Cheval. 1814. drawn 1815

25.5 x 40.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 915049

Description

D&M 423: Flat ground, mountains in distance. French troops in centre; in foreground, a mounted soldier to right, horse prancing. To left, a British Officer, rear view mounted, about to make a cut at the Frenchman.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Denis Dighton (1792-1827)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Army-GB-Cavalry-14th (or Duchess of York's Own) Light Dragoons (1810-1837)

Search the collection Army-GB-Cavalry Regiments

Search the collection Army-France-Cavalry-5th Regiment of Chasseurs à Cheval
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

watercolour painting

Measurements

25.5 x 40.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
War operations
Battles
References

Other number(s)

RL 15049

HMD : Haswell Miller, A.E., & Dawnay, N.P., 1970. Military Drawings and Paintings in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen, London – HMD 0423

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