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Portrait of an Officer
(18th and 19th Centuries )
The subject has been identified as a subaltern officer below the rank of captain of the 2nd Infantry Bengal Brigade, Calcutta. From the subject's neck is suspended a gorget, an element of armour more traditional than functional worn by the duty officer. A line of tents can be seen in the backgroud.
Kettle prospered as a portraitist while residing in India from 1769 to 1776, the period at which it is believed this portrait was painted. He later pursued a less successful career in London. In 1786, he departed for a second stay in India, but died en route.
Provenance
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Formerly in the collection of the Duke of Norfolk. Anonymous donor; given to Walters Art Museum, 1976.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/1977 | Examination | examined for technical study |
Geographies
India (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 49 13/16 x W: 39 7/8 in. (126.5 x 101.3 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds provided by anonymous donor, 1976
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
37.2524