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Elizabeth Southerden, née Thompson, Lady Butler

  • Creation date1869
  • Dimensions22.0 x 18.0 cm

Lady Butler (Elizabeth Thompson) was a British painter renowned for her detailed depictions of British military campaigns like the Crimean War & Napoleonic Wars. Explore her impactful art, including 'The Roll Call' and 'Scotland Forever!', at WahooAr

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Artist Biography

a swiss artist's enduring impact on military art

elizabeth southerden thompson, later known as lady butler, was a british painter, but often mistakenly attributed to being from switzerland. her work, however, had a profound impact on the world of military art, leaving an indelible mark on the genre.

early life and artistic pursuits

born in 1846, thompson's artistic inclinations were evident from an early age. she specialized in painting scenes from british military campaigns and battles, including the crimean war and the napoleonic wars. her notable works include the roll call, the defence of rorke's drift, and scotland forever!.

artistic style and notable works

thompson's style was characterized by her attention to detail and ability to capture the pathos and heroism of war. her autobiography, published in 1922, reveals her motivation for painting: "i never painted for the glory of war, but to portray its pathos and heroism."
  • the roll call - a poignant depiction of military life, showcasing thompson's mastery of capturing emotional depth.
  • the defence of rorke's drift - a testament to her ability to recreate pivotal moments in british military history.
  • scotland forever! - a celebration of scottish heritage, highlighting thompson's versatility as an artist.

legacy and marriage

thompson's marriage to british army officer william butler, who was later knighted, led to her being known as lady butler. her legacy endures through her artwork, which continues to inspire and educate. explore more of elizabeth thompson's work on ArtsDot.com: * [https://ArtsDot.com/@/elizabeth-thompson](https://ArtsDot.com/@/elizabeth-thompson) - discover the artist's extensive collection. * /en/art/show/art-d3cl2x-en/ - learn about ArtsDot's vast collection spanning from the 12th to the 20th century. uncover the stories behind her notable works: * the roll call - /en/art/show/the-roll-callhttpsArtsDotcomartnsfart-enopen/ * the defence of rorke's drift - /en/art/show/the-defence-of-rorke27s-drifthttpsArtsDotcomartnsfart-enopen/ * scotland forever! - /en/art/show/scotland-foreverhttpsArtsDotcomartnsfart-enopen/
elizabeth thompson

elizabeth thompson

1846 - 1933 , Switzerland

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Victorian Painting
  • Date Of Birth: 1846
  • Full Name: Elizabeth Southerden Thompson Butler
  • Nationality: Swiss
  • Notable Artworks:
    • The Roll Call
    • Defence of Rokr's Drift
    • Scotland Forever!
  • Place Of Birth: Lausanne, Switzerland
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