1800-1880 Watercolour on cream wove paper, mounted on blue card
107 x 168 mm. Bequest: George Powell 1882
An inscription reads "My intention has been to express by the attitudes I have given to Louis, Candé and Turénne their general character - in Louis his stately dignity, in Candé his fidgety restlessness - and in Turenne his calm wisdom." Henri de Turenne (1611-1675) was a Marshal of France and military tutor of Louis XIV. He led a war front into the Netherlands winning battles, alongside Prince Condé (1621-1686), at Freiburg in 1644 and Nordlingen in 1645
Historical military scene, Henri de Turenne, Prince Condé and Louis XIV. On the left ride Turenne and Condé ahead of an army legion on horseback holding spears and banners. On the right is Louis XIV riding a white horse. Behind him are spears and flags. Sketchily drawn in pen and ink with added watercolour
