Featured Uniform identification on painting.

Discussion in 'Art' started by Richard Arthur, Feb 17, 2022.

  1. Trying to identify the origin of the uniform. The saber and boots has me thinking France. However the hat does not. The saying in the bottom left I have not been able to decipher. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I'd think it's meant to depict a Revolutionary War soldier. But there may be some license taken as it appears to be a decorative painting. My usual question -- Would/could you post a photograph of the back including frame?

    Debora

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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I just noticed that there's a French date and name in the bottom right hand corner. They may provide a clue.

    Debora
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The name is de Blay. Date August 6th. Year 1881?
     
  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Yes, that's what I read. Year 1888 but I could be wrong.

    Debora
     
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  6. Born2it

    Born2it Well-Known Member

    Could be a French man who fought for the US in our revolutionary war. It certainly looks a lot like a uniform from then, plus the fancy shirt.
     
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Easy enough to confirm/not with a Google Image search.

    Debora
     
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  8. Born2it

    Born2it Well-Known Member

    Hmm, maybe artillery.
     
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  9. Hi Debora,
    Once the painting is in my possession I can post a picture of the back. In reviewing the painting the paper on the back was slightly torn, which allowed me to discover that it is oil on board.
     
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  10. That was my initial thought.
     
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  11. Hi2022

    Hi2022 Well-Known Member

    Yes de blay, 6 aug. Maybe 1888 or 1898
    And the frame is full of holes. You can better check it for woodworms
     
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