Artwork
Ensign of the 79th Highlanders
Ensign of the 79th Highlanders is a watercolor work on paper by Lami. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Ensign of the 79th Highlanders is a watercolour painting depicting a regimental flag.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a Highlander soldier holding the flag, dressed in a detailed red jacket with gold trim, black kilt with a tartan pattern, and a feathered hat. The flag features red, white, and blue stripes.
Technique & Style
The artist has captured intricate patterns and textures in the soldier's attire, including the jacket's buttons and the kilt's tartan.
History & Provenance
The watercolour is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Artist & collection
Artist
This artist left a quiet record of 19th-century life in watercolor, mostly scenes of British soldiers and buildings.
