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Officer of the 3rd Dragoons watercolour on ivorine, 20th century By Michael Bartlett 1999.
H 12.3cm H 5"
Wearing scarlet coat a with gold shoulder scales, white waistcoat and white breeches, he holds a plumed hat
signed on the obverse with monogram and dated MB/RMS/1999, in gilt-metal frame
Bartlett was the Vice President of the Royal Miniature Society and was particularly successful in painting contemporary men in late 18th early 19th century military uniform. The founding in May 1896 of The Society of Miniature Painters and their inaugural exhibition (at The Gallery, 175 New Bond Street, London) the same year, ensured a revival of interest in miniature painting. In 1926, having extended its welcome to other forms of miniature art, the organisation became the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers and today is proud to have as its Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales.
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£ 600
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