Lot Essay
Atkinson is chiefly known for his spirited battle scenes, many of which illustrated accidents in the Penninsular War. His manner has been compared to that of Thomas Rowlandson, R.A.
The Home Guard
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John Augustus Atkinson, O.W.S.
The Home Guard
pencil, pen and ink and watercolour, unframed
6½ x 8.7/8in. (16.5 x 22.5cm.)
The Home Guard
pencil, pen and ink and watercolour, unframed
6½ x 8.7/8in. (16.5 x 22.5cm.)