The Last Shot for the Queen's Prize, Wimbledon

Robert Ponsonby Staples’ "The Last Shot for the Queen’s Prize" (1887) is a monumental oil painting of a military event. Explore historical realism, scale & patriotic fervor in this captivating 19th-century artwork.

robert ponsonby staples

Discover Robert Ponsonby Staples (1853-1943), a British artist known for his portraits, landscapes of Ireland (particularly the Isle of Man), and scenes of Edwardian life & shipbuilding. Explore his unique style & eccentricity.