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Portrait of Sir Edward Paget G. C. B (1775-1849

Henry RA Edridge

1810

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

British Romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Sir Edward Paget G. C. B (1775-1849 is a 1810 watercolor by Henry RA Edridge, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Henry RA Edridge
When & what style?: 1810 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

A man in a red military coat with gold buttons stands confidently outdoors. His white pants and black boots are crisp, and he holds a sword at his side. Behind him, a hazy city skyline fades into a cloudy sky, with a faint river or road winding through the scene. The artist used soft brushstrokes to blend the background, making the man’s uniform stand out sharply. This was common in watercolors of the time. Next, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more portraits like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour portrait depicts Sir Edward Paget, who lived from 1775 to 1849, rendered in 1810 by Henry Edridge. The work is signed and dated by the artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.