Portrait of an Officer Wearing the Waterloo Medal – Circle of Richard Livesay
£2,950
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Dimensions refer to size of frame.
An early 18th century half-length portrait of an officer in a scarlet tunic, decorated with the Waterloo Medal and wearing a black armband.
The Waterloo medal was issued in 1816, the year after the great battle. The black armband was worn by officers as a mark of respect to the fallen.
Oil on Canvas in Giltwood Frame
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