Chris Collingwood Historic Art

World-renowned artist Chris Collingwood has a passion for military history, the romance of historical drama and above all realistic fine art painting. These days he spends most of his working time painting military pieces, usually consisting of panoramic battle scenes, historical portraits and the ordinary soldier though the ages.

The periods covered so far range from the ancient Greece of the Spartans, classical Rome, Viking and Saxon, Medieval warfare to the English and American Civil Wars. From the notorious pirates and buccaneers of the 18th century through the Napoleonic war, the conflicts of the British Empire to the World Wars of the 20th century.

Although he works mainly in oil on canvas, he does draw a great deal in pencil. He strives for visual impact, light and atmosphere, and is forever researching military and historical detail. His objective is to produce a painting that is rich in accuracy and period feel.

Chris Collingwood Historic Art

Picture Gallery 17 Images over 2 pages. [1] [2]

Mary Read, Anne Bonny and Calico Jack Rackham © Chris Collingwood Circa 1720. "None among Rackham's crew were more resolute or ready to board or undertake anything that is hazardous". Quote from 'A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates' (1724).