An officer of the 55th Foot
Portrait Miniature
late 18th century (painted)
late 18th century (painted)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Oval miniature portrait on ivory of an officer.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | An officer of the 55th Foot (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | painting on ivory |
| Brief description | An officer of the 55th foot. Miniature portrait by Charles Fox, late 18th century. |
| Physical description | Oval miniature portrait on ivory of an officer. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Fox. Pxt' (Signed) |
| Credit line | Purchased from the funds of the R. H. Stephenson Bequest |
| Object history | This miniature was part of Lot 30 at Messrs. Sotheby's sale on 25 November 1952. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1952. London: HMSO, 1963. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | P.42-1952 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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