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Wartime Pastel & Gouache Portrait Sketch Army Officer Drawing of Major Wentworth Smith Royal Engineers Regiment Paintings
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Wartime Pastel & Gouache Portrait Sketch Army Officer Drawing of Major Wentworth Smith Royal Engineers Regiment Paintings

1920 - 1940
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Description

Large Scale Wartime 1939-1946 Sketch By Army Soldier ‘ Heming ‘ In The Royal Engineers Regiment.

Inscribed by hand Lower Bottom margin

MAJOR WENTWORTH SMITH R.E

The sketch is a caricature drawn in pencil and coloured crayon on heavy paper.

New Frame Size:

Height 27.25 Inches

Width 17.75 Inches

[ Well Preserved Under Glass ] and sealed.

Rare historical collectors drawing

[ One Of 3 Offered Separately ]

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Quote Ref: 0834

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Sale Antiques has dated this Military Officer Portrait Drawing to the 1940s.

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SA1223404
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0834
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Description
Large Scale Wartime 1939-1946 Sketch By Army Soldier ‘ Heming ‘ In The Royal Engineers Regiment.

Inscribed by hand Lower Bottom margin

MAJOR WENTWORTH SMITH R.E

The sketch is a caricature drawn in pencil and coloured crayon on heavy paper.

fig 1. A framed full-length pastel and gouache portrait drawing on paper depicting a military officer in khaki uniform, peaked cap, and gloves.
fig 1. Wartime Pastel & Gouache Portrait Sketch Army Officer Drawing of Major Wentworth Smith Royal Engineers Regiment Paintings

New Frame Size:

Height 27.25 Inches

Width 17.75 Inches

[ Well Preserved Under Glass ] and sealed.

Rare historical collectors drawing

[ One Of 3 Offered Separately ]

FREE UK DELIVERY INCLUDED / Excludes Ireland / NO EXPORT

TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES : 07765 856171

Quote Ref: 0834

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Sale Antiques has dated this Military Officer Portrait Drawing to the 1940s.

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SA1223404
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0834
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Archive I A framed full-length pastel and gouache portrait drawing on paper depicting a military officer in khaki uniform, peaked cap, and gloves.

Wartime Pastel & Gouache Portrait Sketch Army Officer Drawing of Major Wentworth Smith Royal Engineers Regiment Paintings

Archive II A framed full-length pastel and gouache portrait drawing on paper depicting a military officer in khaki uniform, peaked cap, and gloves. View II
Archive III A framed full-length pastel and gouache portrait drawing on paper depicting a military officer in khaki uniform, peaked cap, and gloves. View III
Archive IV A framed full-length pastel and gouache portrait drawing on paper depicting a military officer in khaki uniform, peaked cap, and gloves. View IV
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Archive VI A framed full-length pastel and gouache portrait drawing on paper depicting a military officer in khaki uniform, peaked cap, and gloves. View VI
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A framed full-length pastel and gouache portrait drawing on paper depicting a military officer in khaki uniform, peaked cap, and gloves.
Wartime Pastel & Gouache Portrait Sketch Army Officer Drawing Of Major Wentworth Smith Royal Engineers Regiment Paintings
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A framed full-length pastel and gouache portrait drawing on paper depicting a military officer in khaki uniform, peaked cap, and gloves.
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A wartime military portrait sketch is an artwork, typically executed in pastel, gouache, or pencil, depicting a member of the armed forces in official uniform during a period of conflict.

Artists commonly used heavy paper or board as a backing, applying pastel crayons, gouache paints, or graphite pencils to render the uniform details, insignia, and facial features.

Authenticity is assessed through paper age, uniform design accuracy, period-correct ranks or insignia, and original framing or handwritten inscriptions referencing specific regiments.

Displaying historical portrait drawings in a gallery wall arrangement alongside dark wood furniture, brass accents, or structured modern frames creates a sophisticated aesthetic.

Keep paper works away from direct sunlight and high humidity, framing them behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting boards to prevent fading and discolouration.
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