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Cromwell at the Battle of Naseby, 1645 Charles Landseer, 1851
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Cromwell at the Battle of Naseby, 1645

Charles Landseer Β· 1851

Why it's great

Oliver Cromwell leads the cavalry charge at Naseby in 1645, the battle where Parliament's New Model Army won the English Civil War. Charles Landseer painted it in 1851.

πŸ›οΈ Part of history

The English Civil War (1642–1688) β€” Oliver Cromwell leads the cavalry charge at Naseby in 1645, the battle where Parliament's New Model Army won the English Civil War.

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About the artist

Charles Landseer

1799–1879 Β· born in London

Charles Landseer was an English painter born in London in 1799, the older brother of the animal painter Edwin Landseer. He painted historical scenes, especially from the English Civil War, and was the Keeper of the Royal Academy. He died in London in 1879.

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