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Denis Dighton (1792-1827)
Russian Army: Officer of the Imperial Guard drawn 1814
Watercolour over pencil with gum arabic | 50.9 x 37.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 915144
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A watercolour of an officer of the Russian Imperial Guard, shown mounted, riding to left, followed by three other figures. This is one of a large number of illustrations of military uniform acquired by George IV. Many of these drawings were by Denis Dighton, who was appointed Military Painter to George in 1814.
Provenance
Purchased by George IV when Prince Regent from the artist on 10 June 1814 for £12 12s (Royal Archives GEO/MAIN/26945)
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour over pencil with gum arabic
Measurements
50.9 x 37.2 cm (whole object)
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Other number(s)
RL 15144Featured in
ExhibitionGeorge IV: Art & Spectacle
A lavish exhibition looking at the monarch's life through the art that enriched his world
