The 28th Regiment at Quatre Bras, 1815 1875

"The 28th Regiment at Quatre Bras, 1815" is a large-scale oil painting by Elizabeth Thompson, completed in 1875, that depicts the Battle of Quatre Bras, a key engagement in the Napoleonic Wars. The painting, now housed in the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, captures the intensity and drama of the battle, with British soldiers firing upon the advancing French troops amidst a billowing cloud of smoke. This artwork is an important example of Victorian battle painting, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the realism and emotional impact of warfare.