PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER

Creator(s): George Chinnery (Attributed to)

Currently in storage

About this object

A young officer seen three quarters length seated in a chair facing forward and looking to the right. He holds a book on his lap with a finger holding his place. He has high coloring, long sideburns and dark hair. His waistcoat and trousers are white and his red officer's jacket with gold epaulets is open. The sitter is unknown, suggested to be Captain Forbes.

Object name:

PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER

Made from:

Oil on canvas

Made in:

England

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

27.6 × 22.9 cm (10 7/8 × 9 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

51.17

Class:

PAINTING

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION on back: OVER 150 years old 1900

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973