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C19th Pen and Ink Drawing, Battle Scene
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C19th Pen and Ink Drawing, Battle Scene

19th century
Description

A 19th century pen and ink study of a battlefield featuring cavalry, very atmospheric and with a great sense of movement. There is a little staining and a small tear to the top which does not interfere with the subject, the work is unsigned, the frame is modern.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
31cm (12.20")
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Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Antique Military Ink Drawing to the 19th Century.

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SA1129250
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mm69
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Description
A 19th century pen and ink study of a battlefield featuring cavalry, very atmospheric and with a great sense of movement.
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There is a little staining and a small tear to the top which does not interfere with the subject, the work is unsigned, the frame is modern.
Martin Murray Antiques
Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Antique Military Ink Drawing to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129250
Dealers Internal Ref
mm69
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
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A framed 19th-century pen and ink drawing illustrating a military battle scene with soldiers on horseback, presented in a light mount and dark wooden frame.
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Archive I A framed 19th-century pen and ink drawing illustrating a military battle scene with soldiers on horseback, presented in a light mount and dark wooden frame.

C19th Pen and Ink Drawing, Battle Scene

Archive II A framed 19th-century pen and ink drawing illustrating a military battle scene with soldiers on horseback, presented in a light mount and dark wooden frame. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century pen and ink drawing illustrating a military battle scene with soldiers on horseback, presented in a light mount and dark wooden frame. View III
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Martin Murray Antiques
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A framed 19th-century pen and ink drawing illustrating a military battle scene with soldiers on horseback, presented in a light mount and dark wooden frame.
C19th Pen and ink drawing, battle scene
Ref: SA1129250
A framed 19th-century pen and ink drawing illustrating a military battle scene with soldiers on horseback, presented in a light mount and dark wooden frame.
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During the 19th century, pen and ink drawings were widely utilised by military artists and topographers to record battles, troop movements, and uniforms before photography was commonplace. These works relied on fine line work, often combined with ink washes, to convey movement, atmospheric conditions, and strategic formations.

Artists typically utilised dip pens with steel or quill nibs alongside iron gall or India ink on woven rag paper. Diluted ink washes were applied with brushes to create tonal depth, and finished works were often mounted on card and framed in carved or moulded timber.

Authentic drawings from this period exhibit natural age marks such as foxing, toning, or minor paper discolouration. Magnification reveals continuous hand-drawn ink lines and wash variations rather than the dot matrix pattern characteristic of mechanical print reproductions.

Framed military sketches work exceptionally well when arranged in a gallery wall layout alongside complementary monochrome prints or period maps. They also serve as effective focal points above a dark wood desk, library shelving, or within a traditional study.

To prevent fading and deterioration, display paper artwork behind UV-protective glass and use acid-free mounting materials. Keep the framed drawing away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas with high humidity or fluctuating temperatures.
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