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Antique Portrait Print-George Charles Bingham-Earl of Lucan-Pound-Watkins-1860

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Subject: Antique Portrait Print, untitled. A portrait of George Charles Bingham, 3rd Earl of Lucan (1800-1888), a British Field Marshal known for his role in the Crimean War. He commanded the Cavalry Division during the Crimean War, which included the Light Brigade and the Heavy Brigade. Lucan is most notably remembered for his part in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaklava in 1854, a disastrous cavalry charge resulting from miscommunication of orders. Despite the controversy surrounding the Charge, Lucan was later promoted to general in 1865 and field marshal in 1887. In Ireland, he is also remembered for his controversial actions as a landlord during the Great Famine, including mass evictions of tenants.
Condition: Good, given age. Ample margins, some foxing and waterstaining lower left. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Medium: Engraving on wove paper.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 27.7 x 40 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 10.9 x 15.7 inch.
Part Number: 76613
Location: MAN-A22-39
Description: From the set "The Drawing-room Portrait Gallery of Eminent Personages". A portrait of George Charles Bingham, 3rd Earl of Lucan (1800-1888), a British Field Marshal known for his role in the Crimean War. He commanded the Cavalry Division during the Crimean War, which included the Light Brigade and the Heavy Brigade. Lucan is most notably remembered for his part in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaklava in 1854, a disastrous cavalry charge resulting from miscommunication of orders. Despite the controversy surrounding the Charge, Lucan was later promoted to general in 1865 and field marshal in 1887. In Ireland, he is also remembered for his controversial actions as a landlord during the Great Famine, including mass evictions of tenants.

Artists and engravers:Made by Daniel John Pound after John & Charles Watkins. Daniel John Pound (+1894) specialised in engraving after photographs. John & Charles Watkins were active between 1840 and 1875.