Lieut.-col.tartleton (chaloner Smith P.1305/06)

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"Lieut.-col. Tarleton (Chaloner Smith P.1305/06)" is a distinguished mezzotint engraving by the renowned British artist John Raphael Smith. Created in the late 18th century, this work is a notable example of Smith's skill in the mezzotint technique, which was highly popular in Britain during that period for its ability to produce rich tonal variations and detailed textures. The engraving depicts Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, a controversial figure in British and American history, known for his role as a cavalry officer during the American Revolutionary War.

John Raphael Smith, born in 1751, was a prolific artist and engraver, celebrated for his portraits and his mastery of the mezzotint medium. His works often captured the likenesses of prominent figures of his time, and his portrait of Tarleton is no exception. The engraving is based on a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, one of the leading portrait painters of the 18th century, which adds to its historical and artistic significance.

The portrait of Tarleton is notable for its dynamic composition and the detailed rendering of the subject's military attire, which includes the distinctive green jacket and helmet associated with the British Legion, a loyalist unit led by Tarleton. The engraving not only highlights Tarleton's martial prowess but also reflects the broader cultural and political milieu of the era.

Smith's "Lieut.-col. Tarleton" is catalogued in John Chaloner Smith's comprehensive reference work on British mezzotint portraits, where it is listed as entry P.1305/06. This cataloging underscores the engraving's importance within the corpus of British mezzotint portraiture. Today, the work is appreciated both for its artistic merit and its historical context, offering insight into the techniques and subjects that captivated 18th-century British art.

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