The Battle of La Hogue

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The Battle of La Hogue

This is a copy of the painting done by Benjamin West in 1778 about a battle in the late 1700s. I did it mainly for practice to try my hand at an old master style of painting. This was done freehand with no tracing or grid techniques. Oil on canvas 24x36".

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Illustration Oil Historical/Patriotic history naval marine war

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David Benjamin

David Benjamin 12 Jan 2007

Style akin to Homer Watson. You get a 'ten'!

Terry Bassett

Terry Bassett 02 May 2006

Very impressive interpretation Drew.. Excellent! :-)

Chris Williams

Chris Williams 02 May 2006

looks classical masterly work

Rob Slijkhuis 02 May 2006

What a beautiful painted scene in the style of the old masters; Very well done :)

Analua

Analua 01 May 2006

Fabulous work Drew!!!