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CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)
Enamelled roundel with battle scene
c. 1855Albumen print? | RCIN 2864535
Photograph of a painted enamelled roundel (rondache) created in Limoges in the mid-sixteen century and now in the collection of the Louvre, Paris (MR 2521). Attributed to Pierre Pénicaud (c. 1515-90), the domed dish depicts a battle scene with semi-draped soldiers on horseback, some trampled on the ground. Billowing standards and long spears can be seen in the background.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
After? Pierre Pénicaud (enameller)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- War operations
- Battles
- War operations
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Social sciences
