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'The Flag. Albuhera, May 16, 1811'

Oil on canvas by William Barns Wollen (1857-1936).

This work depicts a scene from the Battle of Albuera on 16 May 1811. Fought during the Peninsular War (1808-1814), the engagement saw the 3rd (East Kent) Regiment of Foot (The Buffs) deployed with Major-General John Colborne's 1st Brigade. They sustained heavy casualties after being surrounded by Polish and French lancers.

This painting exhibited at the Royal Academy 1912 No 334.

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 2001-04-325-1

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum, Out of Copyright

Location

National Army Museum, Formation gallery

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=2001-04-325-1

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