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Portrait Miniature of an Officer by Edward Pugh, 1798
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Portrait Miniature of an Officer by Edward Pugh, 1798

18th century
Description

This portrait of an unnamed officer has traditionally been attributed to the hand of the rarely seen artist Edward Pugh. Wearing a blue coat with red facings, a fleur-de-lys embossed cross belt, and a silver epaulette, the officer has a sun-kissed complexion that suggests has recently been stationed overseas.

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In fine condition, it resides in the original gold-plated frame, the reverse glazed to show thickly plaited brown hair.

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A Welshman, Edward Pugh worked mostly in London and briefly in Chester. He exhibited miniatures at the Royal Academy between 1793 and 1808. He enlisted in an artists’ volunteer corps in 1803. He also worked as a book illustrator mostly painting Welsh landscapes. He died in 1813, aged 52.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
7.4cm (2.91")
Width
6.2cm (2.44")
Declaration

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Officer Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

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SA1069557
Dealers Internal Reference
7603
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Description
This portrait of an unnamed officer has traditionally been attributed to the hand of the rarely seen artist Edward Pugh.
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Wearing a blue coat with red facings, a fleur-de-lys embossed cross belt, and a silver epaulette, the officer has a sun-kissed complexion that suggests has recently been stationed overseas.
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fig 1. An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a male military officer in a black and red uniform with white epaulettes, encased in a polished gold-toned frame.
fig 1. Portrait Miniature of an Officer by Edward Pugh, 1798

In fine condition, it resides in the original gold-plated frame, the reverse glazed to show thickly plaited brown hair.

A Welshman, Edward Pugh worked mostly in London and briefly in Chester. He exhibited miniatures at the Royal Academy between 1793 and 1808. He enlisted in an artists’ volunteer corps in 1803. He also worked as a book illustrator mostly painting Welsh landscapes. He died in 1813, aged 52.

Height
7.4cm (2.91")
Width
6.2cm (2.44")
Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Officer Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1069557
Dealers Internal Ref
7603
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Archive I An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a male military officer in a black and red uniform with white epaulettes, encased in a polished gold-toned frame.

Portrait Miniature of an Officer by Edward Pugh, 1798

Archive II An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a male military officer in a black and red uniform with white epaulettes, encased in a polished gold-toned frame. View II
Archive III An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a male military officer in a black and red uniform with white epaulettes, encased in a polished gold-toned frame. View III
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An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a male military officer in a black and red uniform with white epaulettes, encased in a polished gold-toned frame.
Portrait Miniature of an Officer by Edward Pugh, 1798
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An oval Georgian portrait miniature depicting a male military officer in a black and red uniform with white epaulettes, encased in a polished gold-toned frame.
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  • ObjectPortrait Miniature
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWatercolour on Ivory, Glass, Gold Plated Metal
  • ColourRed, Black, Gold, White
  • MotifsMilitary uniform, Epaulettes, Powdered hair, Oval frame
  • SizeH 7.4 cm (3 in) x W 6.2 cm (2 in)

This 18th-century Georgian portrait miniature depicts an unnamed male military officer in a detailed watercolour on ivory, attributed to the artist Edward Pugh. The subject wears a black coat with red facings, a white cross belt with a fleur-de-lys motif, a white epaulette with fringing, and a ruffled stock at the neck. The officer has powdered grey hair styled back from the temples and a sun-kissed complexion. The artwork is set behind glass within a polished gold-plated metal oval frame featuring a suspension loop at the top. Measuring 7.4 cm high and 6.2 cm wide, the piece serves as an authentic historical artefact reflecting the aesthetic of the period. This miniature suits placement within a gentleman's library, displayed standing on a bookshelf or desk as a focused point of historical interest. The original housing protects the delicate pigment and paper elements while maintaining the integrity of the piece for contemporary display.

FAQs

A Georgian portrait miniature is a small-scale, detailed painting produced during the Georgian period, typically depicting individuals in formal dress or military attire. These portable likenesses were frequently set into lockets, frames, or snuff boxes as personal mementos.

Portrait miniatures from the late 18th century were commonly executed using watercolour on thin wafers of ivory or vellum. These delicate paintings were protected under glass lenses and housed within metal, gilt-bronze, gold, or silver frames.

Authenticity is verified through microscopic examination of brushwork techniques, period-appropriate materials such as natural ivory substrates, and original frame construction. Historical accuracy in costume, military uniforms, and signatures also assists in identification.

These small artworks can be displayed within a gallery wall arrangement, mounted inside a glass cloche, or set on a brass easel upon a bookshelf. Incorporating antique portraiture alongside modern decor creates a curated, layered aesthetic.

Miniatures must be kept out of direct sunlight and stored in temperature-stable environments to prevent watercolour fading and substrate warping. Seals around the protective glass should remain intact to prevent dust and humidity from reaching the paint layer.
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