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GEORGE HOUSMAN THOMAS (1824-68)
The military review on the Champ de Mars, 24 August 1855
1859Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour | 28.5 x 45.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 920091
Thomas was in Paris during Victoria and Albert’s tour on behalf of the Illustrated London News. He depicts Victoria, Vicky, Bertie and Eugénie watching the review on the balcony, with Napoleon III and Albert on horseback on the parade ground below.