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Sketches at the Volunteer Sham-Fight on Easter Monday (engraving)
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Sketches at the Volunteer Sham-Fight on Easter Monday (engraving)
1105631 Sketches at the Volunteer Sham-Fight on Easter Monday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Volunteer Sham-Fight on Easter Monday. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 April 1874.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22522534
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Butts Corsica Easter Monday Enemy Giants Grass Hedge Lining Long Military Manoeuvres Pandemonium Racing Richmond Park Riflemen Volunteer Sham Fight Warm Barnes Common Cowen Pigmies Roughs Scrimmage
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This engraving titled "Sketches at the Volunteer Sham-Fight on Easter Monday" takes us back to a lively event in 19th-century England. The scene, captured by an English School artist, showcases the thrilling military manoeuvres and playful antics that unfolded during this annual tradition. The print transports us to Richmond Park, where soldiers clad in their uniforms gather for a day of friendly competition. Lining up against each other are giants and pigmies, representing different regiments from across Europe. The atmosphere is warm and electric as riflemen race through the roughs while others engage in a squirrel hunt amidst the trees. Intriguingly, amidst all the chaos and excitement, we catch glimpses of scientific exploration taking place. Botany enthusiasts study plants along the hedge while natural historians observe wildlife in their element. This juxtaposition of military spectacle with scientific pursuits adds depth to this already vibrant image. As we delve deeper into this engraving's intricate details, we witness pandemonium erupting near Barnes Common as cowen and Uxbridge Yeomanry clash fiercely. The boggy terrain becomes a battleground as skirmishes unfold between rival factions. Overall, this print captures not only the spirit of camaraderie among volunteers but also highlights how diverse interests coexist within society - from military prowess to scientific curiosity. It serves as a fascinating window into history; reminding us of past traditions that continue to shape our present-day culture.
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