Lot 153: A Framed Textured Print of Sergeant Ewart Capturing the French Eagle at Waterloo

A framed textured print on paper, depicting a dramatic military engagement from the Battle of Waterloo. The scene illustrates Sergeant Ewart of the Scots Greys capturing the Eagle and standard of the French 45th Regiment in 1815. The composition features British cavalrymen in red tunics and bearskin caps mounted on grey horses, clashing with French infantry. The print surface has a mechanical textured finish designed to simulate oil paint brushwork and craquelure. The work is mounted within a gilt inner slip and housed in a polished wood frame. The verso is sealed with brown paper and bears a contemporary typed white paper label which reads: SERGEANT EWART OF THE SCOTS GREYS CAPTURING THE EAGLE AND STANDARD OF THE FRENCH 45th REGIMENT, WATERLOO 1815. No artist signatures or publisher marks are visible on the front of the print.

Width: 60.5 cm
Height: 42 cm.