A dismounted trooper, circa 1840, in Full Dress with other soldiers in the background. Signed and dated S.L. 1842(?). Oil on canvas 10in. by 8in. (25cm. by 20cm.) in contemporary frame.
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Lot Essay
The subject of this portrait is Private Fermon, who committed suicide in May 1842. A copy of the War Office correspondence relating to his death is included with this lot.