The man himself set in suitably Belgian countryside |
This formation was heavily engaged during the battle and Von Alten was severly wounded.
The famous painting that the vignette is modelled upon |
The magnificent diorama put on in Hanover at the Bomann Celle Museum is to thank for this wonderful command stand. As I recall the piece was commissioned through Najewitz Modelbau by Jens Najewitz specifically for the museum at the superb rendition of the battlefield of Waterloo to commemorate the 200th anniversary last year.
Nice Hovels covered well in the background |
The pose of the groom and the dog are absolutely perfect |
Another view to show that I do, on occassion, get my sons to clear the wargames table! |
Lots of uniforms of the Hanoverians, Kings German Legion etc. Unfortunately very little in the way of English translations on the exhibits and even less available in the somewhat limited shop at the museum itself. However it was still very good.
It would be amazing to see the Waterloo Exhibit today though. Maybe next year...
I like that a lot. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Paul.
DeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteCheers Rodger - it is a very nice collection of figures and the fact they are all based on a historical paining is in my mind fantastic indeed.
DeleteWhat a fantastic vignette!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great piece of sculpting and casting gif sure Jonathon. Really works well together.
DeleteA very nice piece of work. Thanks for the link to the Celle diorama, not seen it before and wish I had before making my own LHS model!
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The Celle diorama is quite spectacular isn't it Chris. So many figures!
DeleteGreat little piece, Carlo!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter - it was a great deal of fun putting together.
DeleteOutstanding job, and beautiful presentation as well...
ReplyDeleteCheers Phil. Just need to get Jim on the table now. We have been threatening to break out the napoleonics for weeks!
DeleteThat's a lovely pieces Carlo! Cracking painted to!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Paul. Can't take credit for the painting but I certainly agree on the sculpting.
DeleteAnother great command stand Carlo. And it's very cool to have a picture that inspired it all.
ReplyDeleteSalute
von Peter himself
Thank you Peter - always great to have you pop by. The whole concept of the Celle Exhibition and the figures that they commissioned to represent Von Alten based upon the painting is sensational.
DeleteTerrific little dio! I really need one of these...
ReplyDeleteTerrific little dio! I really need one of these...
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