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Elizabeth Thompson
a swiss artist's enduring impact on military art elizabeth southerden thompson, later known as lady butler, was a british painter, but often mistakenly attributed to being from switzerland. her work, however, had a profound impact on the world of military art, leaving an indelible mark on the genre. early life and artistic pursuits born in 1846, thompson's artistic inclinations were evident from an early age. she specialized in painting
scenes from british military campaigns and battles, including the crimean war and the napoleonic wars. her notable works include the roll call, the defence of rorke's drift, and scotland forever!. artistic style and notable works thompson's style was characterized by her attention to detail and ability to capture the pathos and heroism of war. her autobiography, published in 1922, reveals her motivation for painting: "i never painted…