The battle ensues

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Robert Alexander Hillingford (British, 1825-1904)
The battle ensues
signed with monogram (lower right)
oil on canvas
50.5 x 76.5 cm.

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Hillingford was a historical genre painter who studied in Düsseldorf, Munich and London. He also spent many years in Italy before returning to London in 1864. His grand 'fancy dress' pieces owe something to his continental training.

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