Art Blog: 03 Works, The Art of War, Edward Bird's The Day ... (Reblog)

I don't often reblog. But due to "our present distress" ~ I'm referring to the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts ~ even though I am living in America, far away from the daily lives of people experiencing the harsh reality of war, this painting moved my heart and soul.

• Art Blog: 03 Works, The Art of War, Edward Bird's The Day af...: Edward Bird (1772–1819) Study for 'The Day after the Battle of Chevy Chase', c. 1810–1812 Oil on panel H 67.5 x W 94.5 cm Wolverhamp...

Here is the saddest thing about this painting.  Quoting from the blog post.  "The painting is based on an English ballad and tells the story of a hunting party led by Percy, Earl of Northumberland. Inadvertently they crossed the English-Scottish border and the Earl of Douglas thought it was an invasion."