English School, circa 1790

细节
English School, circa 1790

An Officer, facing left, in scarlet uniform with blue facings and gold epaulette, frilled shirt and black cravat, powdered hair

gold frame, the reverse with seed monogram RY on blue glass with plaited hair border
oval, 2 3/4in. (72mm.) high

拍品专文

The Army Lists for 1790 list an Ensign Robert Young of the 87th Foot on half pay: Lieutenant Robert Young of the 92nd Foot on half pay and 2nd Lieutenant Richard Nash Young, a Marine Officer