Coloured mezzotint by Henry Macbeth Raeburn after Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), published by Graves and Co, 1927. Lieutenant-Colonel Banastre Tarleton, 1782. Fixed down to backing card. Blindstamp lower left 'OBS'.
Tarleton (1754-1833) served in America from 1776 but his military career in the early part of the war was relatively undistinguished. This changed towards the end of 1778, when he was appointed to the command of the British Legion, a Loyalist American force. Tarleton soon proved himself a dashing leader of light cavalry, and during the British campaign in the southern colonies, the Legion won a brilliant reputation as a raiding force. It also acquired an exaggerated reputation for brutality. After the Battle of Waxhaws (1780) it was alleged that Tarleton's men had cut down rebels troops who were trying to surrender. From then onwards, the cry 'Tarleton's quarter!' was used by rebel troops to indicate that they would show no mercy to their enemies.
Signed. On chine-collé.Several scattered spots of foxing. Age toning typical for a print of this age. Minor wear to lower margin of backing card.
66.4 x 40.8cm (26.1" x 16.1")Sheet: 81.5 x 56.9cm (32.1" x 22.4") Plate: 71 x 42cm (28" x 16.5")
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Painter and printmaker, son of the artist Norman Macbeth (1821-1888). The brother of Robert Walker Macbeth, Henry Raeburn Macbeth as he was born added the last name to distinguish himself from his father and brother. His work was not dissimilar to his brother, both painted sentimental and genre pictures, landscapes and portraits and both were known engravers. Born in Helensburgh, Scotland Henry studied at Edinburgh University and art at Royal Scottish Academy Schools and at Académie Julian in Paris. He was elected a member of RE in 1905 and of RA in 1933 and served on both their councils. He was a member and exhibitor at the Ipswich Art Club 1943-45 and also exhibited at ROI, RSA, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool and at the RI and elsewhere. He was a member of the Chelsea Arts Club and his work is in the GAC. He was the husband of Marjorie May Bacon.
| SKU | pp076 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Henry Macbeth-Raeburn (1860-1947) |
| Date | 1927 |
| Dimensions | 66.4 x 40.8cm |
| Medium | Mezzotint |
| Subject | Portrait |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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