Title (Original): Plan of the Attack of Chandah Stormed on the 21st May 1818. By the Nerbudda Division under the personal Command of Lieutenant Colonel Wm. Adam C.B.Lieutenant Colonel Valentine Blacker · 1818
Watercolor- WallArt
1818- 19th Century
28.0 x 33.0 cm
Kalakriti Archives
A Cartographic Chronicle of Valor
In the delicate interplay of watercolor and strategic precision, Lieutenant Colonel Valentine Blacker’s 1818 masterpiece, Plan of the Attack of Chandah, offers far more than a mere topographical record. It is a window into a pivotal moment of military history, capturing the tension and tactical brilliance of the British campaign to reduce the Eastern Maratha country. Through his masterful use of the medium, Blacker transforms a functional military document into a captivating piece of historical narrative art. The painting depicts the daring assault on the formidable fortress of Chanda, a bastion of immense strength situated near the confluence of the Erai and Zarpat rivers. As one gazes upon the flowing lines of the riverbanks and the strategic placement of symbols across the landscape, there is an undeniable sense of the high stakes involved in this 19th-century siege.
The technique employed by Blacker showcases the exquisite subtlety of watercolor artistry during the early 19th century. Unlike the heavy, opaque strokes found in oil portraiture of the era, this work relies on translucent washes and fine, deliberate linework to convey depth and movement. The artist utilizes soft hues to delineate the natural terrain, contrasted against sharp, symbolic markers—such as stars and structural outlines—that denote points of intense military interest. This delicate balance between the organic beauty of the Indian landscape and the rigid geometry of war creates a visual tension that is both intellectually stimulating and aesthetically pleasing. For the discerning collector, this piece represents a rare fusion of scientific accuracy and artistic grace.
Beyond its technical merits, the artwork serves as a profound historical artifact, embodying the spirit of an era defined by expansion and conflict. The subject matter—the storming of Chanda on May 21, 1818—carries a weight of historical consequence, marking the moment when British forces nearly crushed the effective resistance in the eastern regions. Blacker, serving not just as a soldier but as a surveyor and artist, brings an eyewitness's intimacy to the composition. The painting does not merely show where troops moved; it evokes the atmosphere of the Deccan campaign, inviting the viewer to contemplate the courage of Lieutenant Colonel William Adam’s division. It is a piece that resonates with themes of strategy, conquest, and the enduring legacy of the Madras Cavalry.
For interior designers and connoisseurs of historical art, this reproduction offers a sophisticated focal point for any curated collection. Its muted palette and intricate detail make it an ideal addition to a study, a library, or a formal gallery space where conversation and contemplation are encouraged. The piece possesses a timeless quality, bridging the gap between the rugged reality of 19th-century warfare and the refined elegance of classical watercolor painting. Owning a reproduction of this caliber is an opportunity to preserve a fragment of global history, bringing the storied landscapes of India and the tactical genius of Valentine Blacker into the modern home.
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- Cím: Title (Original): Plan of the Attack of Chandah Stormed on the 21st May 1818. By the Nerbudda Division under the personal Command of Lieutenant Colonel Wm. Adam C.B.
- Művész: Lieutenant Colonel Valentine Blacker
- Év: 1818
- Eredeti méretek: 28.0 x 33.0 cm
- Formátum: Square
- Szerzői jogi státusz: Közösségi tulajdonú alkotás
- Megtekinthető helyszín: Kalakriti Archives
- Technika: Watercolor
- Korszak: 19th Century
- Fő színe: Putty
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A "Title (Original): Plan of the Attack of Chandah Stormed on the 21st May 1818. By the Nerbudda Division under the personal Command of Lieutenant Colonel Wm. Adam C.B." alkotója honában található-e?
Nem – a műtárgy külföldön található. A művész születési országa Republic of Ireland, az eredeti művet őrző múzeum pedig India-ban található.
Mennyi éves volt Lieutenant Colonel Valentine Blacker, amikor megalkotta a "Title (Original): Plan of the Attack of Chandah Stormed on the 21st May 1818. By the Nerbudda Division under the personal Command of Lieutenant Colonel Wm. Adam C.B." alkotást 1818 årban?
Lieutenant Colonel Valentine Blacker 40 éves volt, amikor 1818 évben megalkotta a "Title (Original): Plan of the Attack of Chandah Stormed on the 21st May 1818. By the Nerbudda Division under the personal Command of Lieutenant Colonel Wm. Adam C.B." alkotást. A korúsítás az alkotó születési évéből, 1778 fel основании került kiszámítva.
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A „Title (Original): Plan of the Attack of Chandah Stormed on the 21st May 1818. By the Nerbudda Division under the personal Command of Lieutenant Colonel Wm. Adam C.B.”, Lieutenant Colonel Valentine Blacker alkotása alkotása 1818-ben készült.
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A „Title (Original): Plan of the Attack of Chandah Stormed on the 21st May 1818. By the Nerbudda Division under the personal Command of Lieutenant Colonel Wm. Adam C.B.”, Lieutenant Colonel Valentine Blacker alkotása a joghallgatói schützenesség körébe tartozik – a szerzői jog lejártt állapotban van. A szerzői jogi védelem időtartama a művész halálától számítódik, amely 1826 évben történt.
Ki készítette a(t) "Title (Original): Plan of the Attack of Chandah Stormed on the 21st May 1818. By the Nerbudda Division under the personal Command of Lieutenant Colonel Wm. Adam C.B."-t, és mikor?
A "Title (Original): Plan of the Attack of Chandah Stormed on the 21st May 1818. By the Nerbudda Division under the personal Command of Lieutenant Colonel Wm. Adam C.B." alkotását Lieutenant Colonel Valentine Blacker készítette 1818 évben.
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