George IV: Art & Spectacle

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DENIS DIGHTON (1792-1827)

Russian Army: Officer of the Imperial Guard

drawn 1814

RCIN 915144

George formed an important collection of drawings of military uniform, which were kept in his Armoury at Carlton House. He bought this drawing directly from the military artist Denis Dighton, who was appointed military draughtsman to the prince in 1815.

Purchased in 1814
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