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| the Germanic queen of the British empire in full glory |
Salvete Omnes,
a short Friday entry, but heavy with the great talent, beauty of execution and subject matter and of the XIX century Scottish brushmaster.
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| self-portrait |
Francis Grant was a scion of the Scottish and British aristocracy (like sir Henry Raeburn etc) , educated as a lawyer who eventually decided to become a preeminent portrait of the Victorian era.
and some soldiers who supported their Queen with their swords and lances
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| this general was taken prisoner by the Americans during the battle of Chippewa Lake, 1814 - here in the uniforms of the House Guard Cavalry? |
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| Sir James Hope Grant as a Lieutenant Lancers 9th Lancers |
Enjoy
Valete
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