Roll Call 1874

Elizabeth Thompson's "Roll Call" (1874) is a historical painting depicting a poignant moment in the aftermath of battle. The scene, set in a snowy landscape, shows a line of British soldiers, many with their backs to the viewer, standing in formation while a fallen comrade lies at their feet. A mounted officer, likely the commanding officer, conducts a roll call as a poignant reminder of the losses suffered in war. The painting exemplifies the artist's talent for realism and her ability to evoke emotional responses from the viewer.