What periods do these pieces cover?

The selection spans from the seventeenth century through to the early twentieth century, encompassing seventeenth-century baroque styles, Georgian compositions, and Victorian military art. Later pieces extend into the 1920s and 1940s, showing a continuity of interest in military subjects and equestrian portraiture.

How should I care for these works?

Works on paper, watercolours, and prints require protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the pigments and discolouration of the paper support. Oil paintings on canvas or board benefit from stable indoor humidity and gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush to preserve the paint surface.

How are officers and horses depicted?

Portraits often feature an officer standing or mounted beside his charger, sometimes with a battlefield or encampment visible in the background. Action scenes capture hussars in combat, cavalry charges, or quiet moments during campaigns, reflecting the varied experiences of military life.

Are these works original or reproductions?

The inventory includes original oil paintings, hand-coloured period watercolours, and vintage prints created during the respective historical eras. Each medium carries its own characteristics, from the texture of oil paint on canvas to the fine lines of period printmaking.