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George, Earl of Dalhousie

Print
1832 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Whole-length portrait, to front, standing and wearing uniform; left hand resting on a staff and holding a plumed hat in right; challenge cups on the left; two kneeling standard bearers on the right.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleGeorge, Earl of Dalhousie (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Mezzotint on paper
Brief description
Whole-length portrait of George, 9th earl of Dalhousie, being presented with standards. Mezzotint by Thomas Goff Lupton after John Watson Gordon, 1832.
Physical description
Whole-length portrait, to front, standing and wearing uniform; left hand resting on a staff and holding a plumed hat in right; challenge cups on the left; two kneeling standard bearers on the right.
Dimensions
  • Height: 71.6cm
  • Width: 46.5cm
Measured by SH 28/04/2011.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Painted by John Watson Gordon, S.A. Published By Alexr. Hill, 50, Princes Street, Edinburgh. Engraved by Thomas Lupton. 4, Leigh Street, Burton Crescent. George, Earl of Dalhousie &c. G.C.B. Captain General Royal Company of Archers The Kings Body Guard For Scotland. As he appeared on 23rd July 1832 when he received the Royal Company Two Standards The Gift of his Majesty King William the fourth. Engraved from a portrait painted at the request of the Royal Company, and dedicated by gracious permission to His Majesty by his dutiful Subject and Servant, Alexr. Hill.' (Lettered)
Production
Attribution note: Open letter proof
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
22142

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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