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Oil Portrait Of Major General In The Irish Guards
EARLY 19TH CENTURY OIL PORTRAIT PAINTING OF A MAJOR GENERAL IN THE BRITISH ARMY WEARING HIS REDCOAT JACKET WITH GOLD SHOULDER EPAULETTES(IN THE MANNER OF SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE)38 X 33 INS
A fine oil portrait of a military Major General in the British Army,(Note the Rock of Gibralter Cannon Defenses in the Left Top Corner Background)
Painted in the manner of artist Sir Thomas Lawrence (b1769-d1830),the Major General is shown wearing his bright red tunic,having distinctive high ranking gold threaded epaulettes on his shoulders and four gold buttons on his sleeve He is depicted gazing confidently towards the artist,painted with a dark cloudy smokey skyline with the sunset seen in the background above the ocean with vessel.
Epaulettes were worn on the shoulders up until 1802 after which chevrons were worn as replacements, although some high ranking officers retained them until the 1820,s.
The officers face is well painted and clearly shows a confident expression and well groomed grey sideburns over his warm complexion.
The portrait has been extremely well painted and has captured the true atmosphere of a serving officer who is proud and relaxed in his appearance.
We consider the portrait to be of a Major General in rank based on the gold epaulettes & four gold buttons on sleeve.
CANVAS STAMP VERSO
George Rowney & Co (publisher/printer British
1783 - 1800 fl.
HISTORY OF THE CANVAS MAKERS
Address
51 Rathbone Place, London(from 1820)& 190 Piccadilly & 64 Oxford Street,London No.14,Oxford Street, London
BIOGRAPHY
Print publishers, printers, suppliers of artists' materials.Richard and Thomas Rowney began in business in London in 1783 selling perfumes and wig powder, becoming artists' colourmen at the end of the century, and later developing a lithographic printing business. The company remained in central London until 1969.
UNIFORMS RANKS & REGIMENTS
Prior to 1707 colonels of regiments made their own arrangements for the manufacture of uniforms under their command. This ended when a royal warrant of 16 January 1707 established a Board of General Officers to regulate the clothing of the army. Uniforms supplied were to conform to the "sealed pattern" agreed by the board.
From an early stage red coats were lined with contrasting colours and turned out to provide distinctive regimental facings (lapels, cuffs and collars). Examples were blue for the 8th Regiment of Foot, green for the 5th Regiment of Foot, yellow for the 44th Regiment of Foot and buff for the 3rd Regiment of Foot. 1747 saw the first of a series of clothing regulations and royal warrants that set out the various facing colours and distinctions to be borne by each regiment.[10] An attempt at standardisation was made following the Childers Reforms of 1881,
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sir Thomas Lawrence PRA FRS (13 April 1769 – 7 January 1830) was a leading English portrait painter and president of the Royal Academy.
Lawrence was a child prodigy. He was born in Bristol and began drawing in Devizes, where his father was an innkeeper.
At the age of ten, having moved to Bath, he was supporting his family with his pastel portraits.
At eighteen he went to London and soon established his reputation as a portrait painter in oils, receiving his first royal commission, a portrait of Queen Charlotte, in 1790.
He stayed at the top of his profession until his death, aged 60, in 1830.
He never married. At his death, Lawrence was the most fashionable portrait painter in Europe. His reputation waned during Victorian times, but has been partially restored in more recent ones.
CONDITION OF CANVAS & FRAME
The frame is an original giltwood swept example, having been recently re-gilded to creat a rich finish.
The canvas is also in good order requiring no work. As per normal,there are very slight signs of fine craquelure which is stable and consistant with age.
The portrait looks great and is ready to hang.
MEASUREMENTS
HEIGHT 38 Inches Inc Frame
WIDTH 33 Inches Inc Frame.
DATE Circa 1820
TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES O7765 856171
HOURS 10AM - 10 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
DELIVERY UK MAINLAND & WORLDWIDE / QUOTES ON REQUEST
OUR REF 0520
SellerMansion House Antiques & Fine Art
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Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
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By appointment only
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Tel : 07765856171
Non UK callers : +44 7765856171
A fine oil portrait of a military Major General in the British Army,(Note the Rock of Gibralter Cannon Defenses in the Left Top Corner Background)
Painted in the manner of artist Sir Thomas Lawrence (b1769-d1830),the Major General is shown wearing his bright red tunic,having distinctive high ranking gold threaded epaulettes on his shoulders and four gold buttons on his sleeve He is depicted gazing confidently towards the artist,painted with a dark cloudy smokey skyline with the sunset seen in the background above the ocean with vessel.
Epaulettes were worn on the shoulders up until 1802 after which chevrons were worn as replacements, although some high ranking officers retained them until the 1820,s.
The officers face is well painted and clearly shows a confident expression and well groomed grey sideburns over his warm complexion.
The portrait has been extremely well painted and has captured the true atmosphere of a serving officer who is proud and relaxed in his appearance.
We consider the portrait to be of a Major General in rank based on the gold epaulettes & four gold buttons on sleeve.
CANVAS STAMP VERSO
George Rowney & Co (publisher/printer British
1783 - 1800 fl.
HISTORY OF THE CANVAS MAKERS
Address
51 Rathbone Place, London(from 1820)& 190 Piccadilly & 64 Oxford Street,London No.14,Oxford Street, London
BIOGRAPHY
Print publishers, printers, suppliers of artists' materials.Richard and Thomas Rowney began in business in London in 1783 selling perfumes and wig powder, becoming artists' colourmen at the end of the century, and later developing a lithographic printing business. The company remained in central London until 1969.
UNIFORMS RANKS & REGIMENTS
Prior to 1707 colonels of regiments made their own arrangements for the manufacture of uniforms under their command. This ended when a royal warrant of 16 January 1707 established a Board of General Officers to regulate the clothing of the army. Uniforms supplied were to conform to the "sealed pattern" agreed by the board.
From an early stage red coats were lined with contrasting colours and turned out to provide distinctive regimental facings (lapels, cuffs and collars). Examples were blue for the 8th Regiment of Foot, green for the 5th Regiment of Foot, yellow for the 44th Regiment of Foot and buff for the 3rd Regiment of Foot. 1747 saw the first of a series of clothing regulations and royal warrants that set out the various facing colours and distinctions to be borne by each regiment.[10] An attempt at standardisation was made following the Childers Reforms of 1881,
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sir Thomas Lawrence PRA FRS (13 April 1769 – 7 January 1830) was a leading English portrait painter and president of the Royal Academy.
Lawrence was a child prodigy. He was born in Bristol and began drawing in Devizes, where his father was an innkeeper.
At the age of ten, having moved to Bath, he was supporting his family with his pastel portraits.
At eighteen he went to London and soon established his reputation as a portrait painter in oils, receiving his first royal commission, a portrait of Queen Charlotte, in 1790.
He stayed at the top of his profession until his death, aged 60, in 1830.
He never married. At his death, Lawrence was the most fashionable portrait painter in Europe. His reputation waned during Victorian times, but has been partially restored in more recent ones.
CONDITION OF CANVAS & FRAME
The frame is an original giltwood swept example, having been recently re-gilded to creat a rich finish.
The canvas is also in good order requiring no work. As per normal,there are very slight signs of fine craquelure which is stable and consistant with age.
The portrait looks great and is ready to hang.
MEASUREMENTS
HEIGHT 38 Inches Inc Frame
WIDTH 33 Inches Inc Frame.
DATE Circa 1820
TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES O7765 856171
HOURS 10AM - 10 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
DELIVERY UK MAINLAND & WORLDWIDE / QUOTES ON REQUEST
OUR REF 0520
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 10/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
DimensionsHEIGHT 38 Inches Inc Frame
WIDTH 33 Inches Inc Frame.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1820
Early 19th Century Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin Irish
Artist Sir Thomas Lawrence
Condition Very Good Condition
Item code as153a524 / 0520
Status Sold
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Shipping costs are charged based on the particular service used [ either next day express or economy ] and Size / Weight of item.
Delivery by private courier within the UK Mainland will be used for very large paintings and is charged at a flat rate of £80 for paintings only [ allow 7-14 days delivery time ]
International Delivery Quotes Worldwide are available on request by providing your full name and address together with a postal / area code and a contact number.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
Returns authorisation should be requested by sending an e-mail before posting.
Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
Shipping costs are charged based on the particular service used [ either next day express or economy ] and Size / Weight of item.
Delivery by private courier within the UK Mainland will be used for very large paintings and is charged at a flat rate of £80 for paintings only [ allow 7-14 days delivery time ]
International Delivery Quotes Worldwide are available on request by providing your full name and address together with a postal / area code and a contact number.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
Returns authorisation should be requested by sending an e-mail before posting.
Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
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Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time, Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
If payment is not received within this time, Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
View all stock from
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Private dealerBy appointment only
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Tel : 07765856171
Non UK callers : +44 7765856171
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