This work is by Englishman Edward Robert Smyth, born in Ipswich. Influenced by George Moreland, he was elected to the Ipsich Society of Artists. He exhibited regularly at the London Royal Academy. As testament to his talent, he was comissed by Lord Cardigan to paint "The Charge of Balaclava", a work that was subsequently bequethed to Queen Victoria. Today, his works are present in museums such as the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, and Weston Park. This work is oil on canvas, signed lower left in original frame with original plaque. Please note measurements, this is a large work.
Measurements with frame 31.5x37.5, without frame 25x31 inches.
This work is by Englishman Edward Robert Smyth, born in Ipswich. Influenced by George Moreland, he was elected to the Ipsich Society of Artists. He exhibited regularly at the London Royal Academy. As testament to his talent, he was comissed by Lord Cardigan to paint "The Charge of Balaclava", a work that was subsequently bequethed to Queen Victoria. Today, his works are present in museums such as the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, and Weston Park. This work is oil on canvas, signed lower left in original frame with original plaque. Please note measurements, this is a large work.
Measurements with frame 31.5x37.5, without frame 25x31 inches.
