What periods do these portraits cover?

The works originate primarily from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, aligning with the Georgian and Regency eras. A few later interpretations also appear among the selections. These dates correspond to the active service years and recruitment periods of the officers and regiments depicted.

How were these military portraits used?

Families commissioned them to record a son or husband's commission, rank advancement, or participation in notable battles. Miniature versions were frequently carried by loved ones during long military campaigns. Larger canvases hung in country houses to display military lineage and civic duty across generations.

How do I identify the rank from the coat?

Painters meticulously recorded the specific lace, epaulettes, facings, and collar insignia dictated by official army and navy dress regulations. Generals and field marshals wear distinctive gold embroidery and sashes that separate them from junior infantry officers. Comparing the uniform details against regimental histories often reveals the exact battalion and campaign era.

How should I care for a watercolour portrait?

Keep watercolours away from direct sunlight to prevent the pigments and paper from fading over time. Maintain stable humidity levels to protect both the paper support and the surrounding frame. Display them on interior walls where environmental fluctuations remain minimal.

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A georgian military coat portrait captures officers and soldiers in uniform, offering collectors a direct window into regimental history through period painting.

Sir Richard Westmacott, 1775 - 1856
Captain, Later Lt Colonel John Guise 1813-1890 of the 24th N.i , H.e.i.c.s of the Bengal Army

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Sir Richard Westmacott, 1775 - 1856 Captain, Later Lt Colonel John Guise 1813-1890 of the 24th N.i , H.e.i.c.s of the Bengal Army

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Gerrit Schipper 1775 - 1832 Portrait of General Sir James Henry Craig 1748 - 1812

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Gerrit Schipper 1775 - 1832 Portrait of General Sir James Henry Craig 1748 - 1812

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Portrait of General Dudley Craig

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English School 18th Century, Portrait of a Young Fifer in Military Dress Possibly from a Yorkshire Militia Band

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English School 18th Century, Portrait of a Young Fifer in Military Dress Possibly from a Yorkshire Militia Band

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Georgian Military Coat Portrait

Sir Richard Westmacott, 1775 - 1856 Captain, Later Lt Colonel John Guise 1813-1890 of the 24th N.i , H.e.i.c.s of the Bengal Army

Gerrit Schipper 1775 - 1832 Portrait of General Sir James Henry Craig 1748 - 1812

Portrait of General Dudley Craig

English School 18th Century, Portrait of a Young Fifer in Military Dress Possibly from a Yorkshire Militia Band

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