Offered here is "After The Battle of Rorke's Drift" Clash of Empires Exhibition Artefact Painting By Ethan Burkett, Artist-in-Residence. The canvas is 13cm x 18cm and executed entirely on-location at the Clash of Empires Exhibition in London, July 2023.
The painting is an artistic interpretation of one of the exhibition's artefacts (pictured with this listing) - featured in Chapter 5 of the exhibition, a watercolour of Rorke’s Drift looking towards the rear of the surviving storehouse building and up the Mzinyathi river valley beyond; figures to the left. The direction is from the point where the Zulus first approached the post.
Ethan will sign and inscribe the painting for the buyer.
All proceeds from the sale of this painting benefit the Clash of Empires Exhibition and the exhibition's host museum/charity, The Royal Philatelic Society London.
About The Artist - A current student at University of Arts London, Ethan Burkett has been immersed in self-directed study of military history for over ten years. Bringing his curious mind, eye for detail and nuance along with considerable artistic skill, Ethan is honoured to be part of the Clash of Empires Exhibition as the Artist-in-Residence.
