Major John Rouse Merriott Chard VC Chard then a Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers commanded the British defenders at Rorkes Drift South Africa in January With only men fit for duty Chard held off an attack by a force of some Zulu warriors For this he was awarded the Victoria Cross as were other officers and men under his command Chard was also promoted to Major after his exploits at Rorkes Drift From Men of Mark a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate the Church in science literature and art the army navy law medicine etc Photographed from life by Lock and Whitfield with brief biographical notices by Thompson Cooper Conducted by G C Whitfield London

Figurative Art

Think reality delights? You bet your walls do too. So, why not introduce them to our collection of figurative art. Make acquaintance with inspiring muses of famous masters or get a glimpse of pop culture icons caught on camera. Any masterpieces you choose will give your space a unique story to share in our handcrafted frames.

This genre of art involves a realistic depiction of living as well as inanimate objects. Artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Norman Rockwell, and Banksy are renowned for giving a platform to cultural commentary and human experiences through their art.