[The Last of the 24th Isandula, 1879] 1883
oil on canvas
inspired by the Zulu wars of 1878-9, the last moments at the battle of Isandlwana, a disastrous defeat for the British Army.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Isandlwana
http://www.fortunecity.com/westwood/arch/769/irish/Moynan.html
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