Circle of John Downman, A.R.A. (1750-1824)

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Circle of John Downman, A.R.A. (1750-1824)

Portrait of a Gentleman, small three-quarter length seated, in a black coat; and Portrait of a Lady, small three-quarter length seated, in a black and white dress with white mob-cap

the former scratched on the reverse with initials and date 'J.G.R. April 16 1796' and both with later inscriptions on the backing 'painted April 1796'
on copper
7¾in. x 5¾in. (19.7 x 14.6cm.) ; and A Portrait of an Officer, half-length, wearing a scarlet jacket with yellow facings and gold lace and a medal

watercolour on ivory (cracked)
4¼ x 3½in. (10.8 x 8.8cm.)
three (2)

Lot Essay

The officer is wearing the uniform of the Bengal Native Infantry, and the Gwalior Star; this was issued for the battles of Mahavajpoor and Punniar, both fought on 12 December 1843. Three Foot Regiments fought at Mahavajpoor - 39th, 40th, 50th - and 2nd, 31st, 62nd and 70th of Bengal Native Infantry, to one of which the sitter must have belonged.

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