Horses of Francis Grant

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.

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 

this general was taken prisoner by the Americans during the battle of Chippewa Lake, 1814 - here in the uniforms of the House Guard Cavalry?

Sir James Hope Grant as a Lieutenant Lancers 9th Lancers

Enjoy

Valete