The Military Portrait Gallery

Presents

A fine art portrait

Of

Lieutenant-General John Denton Pinkstone French. 

Commanding Cavalry Division, South African Field Force.

1899

About the subject....

Born in 1852 and enetered the Army in 1874 and his regimental service was with the 19th Hussars with whom he served in the Soudan.Rising stedaily through the ranks, he was engaged in many of the significant actions including Ladysmith and Kimberley.

This portrait comes with a printed Service Record that shows all significant actions, commands and decorations etc.

About the Military Portrait Gallery.....

The full-colour portrait above is from the Military Gallery Series that we currently have available that captures the full ambience and atmosphere of the glorious days of British Empire when men of this calibre were the real celebrities of their time. Many were from wealthy families and didn’t have to be on active service, but without exception, they all made the conscious decision to put themselves on the front line to serve their Queen and Country.

Details of their every campaign action, decoration and promotion were avidly followed by a whole generation of military enthusiasts. Their exploits spawned countless adventure stories that thrilled and inspired boys for several generations. Because of this, each one has both significant military and socially historic value.

Whether your interest is in their military campaigns, or some personal family connection, today, as then, these portraits still have the capacity to inspire, uplift and motivate you to ever higher levels of personal achievement.

This high quality portrait will command ‘pride-of-place’ in any military collection and is very suitable for framing.

Overall Size:- 10 ¾” x 13 ¼” including the margin.

The complete collection was originally put together as a strictly limited edition portfolio by Commander Chas. N. Robinson, R.N. during 1899-1900 and are genuine antiques, being now well over 100 years old,  and NOT to be confused with modern  reproductions.

Each portrait was especially commissioned by Commander Robinson from the top artists and society photographers of the day including many by Alexander Bassano, the man responsible for the

 “Your Country Needs YOU !”

 poster campaign depicting Lord Kitchener that remains the most enduring image of WWI

Because these were a strictly limited edition, you can be sure that it will be envied by all who see it. Only a few hundred copies of this collection were ever produced, most are still in the library collections of the subject’s families with just a small number on loan to specialist military museums.

 These portraits are very rarely found being offered for sale. When they do come to the market, they usually command very good prices. This fact, together with their sheer quality, will ensure that the value of your portrait will continue to grow steadily with time.

At the time these portraits were created, most of these commanders were serving in various parts of South Africa, although a few were serving in either India or China.

SOME IMPORTANT NOTICES....

 1.      Overseas postage rates are available on request.

 2.      Postage Discount is available on multiple purchases, so why not….

 3.      CLICK ON  - “View seller’s other items” in the “Meet the seller” box, at the top right hand side of this page, to find other portraits and images of historic importance. If you still cannot find what you are looking for…..
 
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Thank you for your interest