NAM.2006-06-7-1

Landscape sketches of South Africa during the Boer War by Lt Mordaunt Vereker Le Poer Trench, 1901. Six small views across the veldt, some being sunset scenes. Sketches are dated 5 Apr 1901, 6 Apr 1901, 7 Apr 1901, 8 Apr 1901, 9 Apr 1901 and one not dated. There are various comments by the artist on the back of the sketches: ‘I send all my attempts however poor they are’, ‘I think this is the best’, ‘notice red rain coming down in background’. All signed verso, ‘M. Trench’. Associated with the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, Boer War (1899-1902).

Boer War (1899-1902)