Two Portraits: An Infantry Officer, Possibly Irish Militia Or Volunteers, Wearing Scarlet Coat With Grass-green Facings, The Silver Buttons Possibly With Harp Device Thereon, Silver Epaulettes And White Shoulder Belt; And A Boy, Wearing Red Skelet
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About Reproduction
Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "Two Portraits: An Infantry Officer, Possibly Irish Militia Or Volunteers, Wearing Scarlet Coat With Grass-green Facings, The Silver Buttons Possibly With Harp Device Thereon, Silver Epaulettes And White Shoulder Belt; And A Boy, Wearing Red Skelet", originally brought to life by the talented Frederick Buck. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Frederick Buck and his artistic vision.
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Painting Description
"Two Portraits: An Infantry Officer, Possibly Irish Militia Or Volunteers, Wearing Scarlet Coat With Grass-green Facings, The Silver Buttons Possibly With Harp Device Thereon, Silver Epaulettes And White Shoulder Belt; And A Boy, Wearing Red Skelet" is a pair of miniature portraits by the Irish artist Frederick Buck. Buck, who was active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, is renowned for his detailed and characterful portrait miniatures, often depicting military figures and their families during the Napoleonic Wars.
The first portrait in the pair depicts an infantry officer, potentially from the Irish Militia or Volunteers, dressed in a scarlet coat with striking grass-green facings. The coat is adorned with silver buttons that may bear a harp device, a symbol commonly associated with Ireland. The officer's military attire is completed with silver epaulettes and a white shoulder belt, indicating his rank and regimental affiliation. The second portrait features a young boy dressed in a red skeleton suit, a type of children's fashion popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The boy's attire, while less formal than the officer's, is rendered with the same attention to detail and color.
Frederick Buck's work is significant for its contribution to the visual documentation of Irish military and civilian dress of the period. His miniatures are valued not only for their artistic merit but also for their historical importance, providing insight into the attire and social status of his subjects. "Two Portraits" exemplifies Buck's skill in capturing the likeness and personality of his sitters, as well as his meticulous approach to representing textiles and materials.
The exact date of creation for these miniatures is not specified, but they are likely from Buck's most prolific period, when he was based in Cork. The portraits are an important part of Buck's oeuvre, reflecting both his technical proficiency and his role as a chronicler of Irish life during a turbulent time in the country's history.
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Lead Time & Shipping
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