Queen Victoria's Army in Color: The British Military Paintings of Orlando Norie

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Orlando Norie, a prominent 19th-century illustrator for the British army, created thousands of sought-after watercolors, yet his life remains largely enigmatic until now. This collection unveils many of his artworks for the first time, showcasing a range of military scenes and portraits from the extensive Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection at Brown University. Accompanied by Michel Tomasek's insightful narrative on Norie's life and Peter Harrington's commentary on his British works, this book offers a comprehensive look at both the artist and his creations.